Case No. 8373Assault causing harm · Co. Clare

Man remanded in custody over alleged Ennis stabbing

Conor Madigan, a 24-year-old man, has been charged with assault causing harm of Shane Redmond over an alleged stabbing on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at Cluain Ros, Leamhan, reported as being in Ennis, Co. Clare. It will be alleged that Redmond was stabbed three times in the back, and Madigan is also charged with possessing a black kitchen knife at the same address. Gardaí opposed bail, and Judge Adrian Harris refused bail and remanded Madigan in custody at Ennis District Court. The latest development is that Madigan is to re-appear before Ennis District Court on Friday via video link from prison.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Conor Madigan, a 24-year-old man, is charged with assault causing harm of Shane Redmond.
Where
The alleged stabbing took place at Cluain Ros, Leamhan, and the report describes it as in Ennis, County Clare.
When
  • The alleged offence took place on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
  • The tracker lists the first report of the case as dated 1 September 2026, but the article itself is dated 24 September 2026.
Cause
It will be alleged that Redmond was stabbed three times in the back.
Weapon
Madigan is charged with possessing a black kitchen knife at the same address.
Investigation
  • Redmond made a statement to gardaí from hospital alleging he was assaulted by Madigan.
  • Gardaí have CCTV evidence showing Madigan in the area at the time of the alleged offence.
Other details
  • It will be alleged that Madigan said he had stabbed Redmond three times.
  • The headline describes Madigan as a Limerick man, while the case is listed in County Clare.
In court
  • The case was heard at Ennis District Court, where gardaí said no bail conditions would satisfy their concerns and that they believe Madigan may try to interfere with the injured party if granted bail.
  • Madigan is to re-appear before Ennis District Court on Friday via video link from prison.
Sentence
Judge Adrian Harris refused bail and remanded Madigan in custody.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged stabbing took place at Cluain Ros, Leamhan. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on Tuesday 22 September. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeIt will be alleged that Redmond was stabbed three times in the back. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponMadigan is charged with possessing a black kitchen knife at the same address. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationRedmond made a statement to gardaí from hospital alleging he was assaulted by Madigan. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have CCTV evidence showing Madigan in the area at the time of the alleged offence. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeMadigan is charged with assault causing harm of Shane Redmond. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ennis District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGardaí told the court no bail conditions would satisfy their concerns. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGardaí believe Madigan may try to interfere with the injured party if granted bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMadigan is to re-appear before Ennis District Court on Friday via video link from prison. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Adrian Harris refused bail and remanded Madigan in custody. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIt will be alleged that Madigan said he had stabbed Redmond three times. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2026
    'I’ve stabbed you three times bro, you might want to go to hospital,’ Limerick man allegedly told victim

    First report of the case: Madigan appeared charged at Ennis District Court, bail was refused and he was remanded in custody. Adds the alleged words spoken, the knife possession charge, the garda evidence and the bail opposition.

    accused, Conor Madigan, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Madiganvictim, Shane Redmond, male, irish (judged from name)Shane Redmond