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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29856Assault causing harm · Co. Clare · 27 Oct 2026

Man remanded in custody over assault causing harm in Kilrush

Martin O'Callaghan, 38, is alleged to have slashed former friend Thomas de Loughrey across the face with a Stanley knife in John Paul Estate, Kilrush, on 27 October 2026, and to have assaulted him again four days later while de Loughrey was trick or treating with his children at Halloween. De Loughrey initially refused medical assistance before presenting at UHL Limerick two days later for treatment of the 10 cm wound. A Stanley knife held together with duct tape was recovered from O'Callaghan's property. At Ennis District Court, bail was refused and O'Callaghan was remanded in custody on 18 November 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Martin O'Callaghan, 38, is alleged to have slashed Thomas de Loughrey across the face with a Stanley knife, causing a 10 cm long and 1 cm deep wound.
  • O'Callaghan is also alleged to have assaulted de Loughrey four days later while the man was trick or treating with his children at Halloween.
Where
The incidents occurred in John Paul Estate, Kilrush, County Clare.
When
The first incident took place on 27 October 2026.
Weapon
A Stanley knife held together with duct tape was recovered from O'Callaghan's property.
Other details
  • The two men were formerly very close friends living less than 100 metres apart in Kilrush.
  • De Loughrey initially refused medical assistance before presenting at UHL Limerick two days later for treatment.
  • De Loughrey was wearing a snood to hide a facial scar at the time of the second incident.
Charges
O'Callaghan faces a charge of assault causing harm.
In court
At Ennis District Court, bail was refused and O'Callaghan was remanded in custody on 18 November 2026.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe slash wound was 10 cm long and 1 cm deep. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatDe Loughrey initially refused medical assistance before going to UHL Limerick two days later for treatment. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatDe Loughrey was wearing a snood to hide a facial scar at the time of the second incident. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe two men live less than 100 metres apart in Kilrush. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Nov2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    West Clare man slashed former friend across face & assaulted him again while trick or treating with children - Clare Echo

    Bail refused; O'Callaghan remanded in custody to Ennis District Court on 18 November 2026. A Stanley knife held together with duct tape was recovered from his property. The two men were formerly very close friends living less than 100 metres apart.

    victim, Thomas de Loughrey, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas de Loughreyaccused, Martin O'Callaghan, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin O'Callaghan