Man who assaulted retired judge in Ennis further charged with stealing beer
Jamie O'Connor, 44, a man from Ennis, was charged with assaulting retired district court judge Joseph Mangan, a man in his early 80s, after allegedly telling him 'you put me in jail for nothing' and punching him outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court, Ennis, at 2.25pm on 14 June 2025. Mangan was treated at the local injuries unit for possible concussion and dizziness. O'Connor was further charged on 9 July with stealing three cans of beer valued at €11.40 from Dunnes Stores on 15 June. He has been in custody since 18 June after Judge Gabbett refused bail, and was remanded to 23 July pending DPP directions and a medical report on jurisdiction.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged9 Jul
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jamie O'Connor, 44, a man from Ennis, was charged with assaulting retired district court judge Joseph Mangan, a man in his early 80s, by allegedly telling him 'you put me in jail for nothing' and punching him.
- Mangan was treated at the local injuries unit in Ennis for possible concussion and dizziness.
- O'Connor was further charged with stealing three cans of beer valued at €11.40 from Dunnes Stores, O'Connell Street, Ennis, on 15 June 2025.
- Where
- The assault took place outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court, Ennis, County Clare.
- When
- The assault occurred at 2.25pm on 14 June 2025.
- Investigation
- Mangan made a statement to local Gardaí.
- In court
- At a contested bail hearing on 18 June, Judge Gabbett refused bail and described it as an extremely serious alleged offence.
- On 9 July, O'Connor appeared via video link from Limerick prison at Ennis District Court and was remanded in custody to 23 July.
- Other details
- DPP directions are outstanding and Judge Gabbett requested a medical report to help decide on court jurisdiction.
- Mangan served as a judge for 27 years and was the assigned district court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMangan was treated at the local injuries unit in Ennis for possible concussion and dizziness (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault took place outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court, Ennis (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred at 2.25pm on 14 June (irishmirror.ie)
- whenAt 2.25pm on 14 June, Mr Mangan was sitting outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court in Ennis having a coffee. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationMangan made a statement to local Gardaí (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAt the contested bail hearing on 18 June, Judge Gabbett called it an extremely serious alleged offence (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAt the contested bail hearing, Judge Gabbett described it as an extremely serious alleged offence where a retired district court judge, now into his 80s, was allegedly assaulted for carrying out a public duty. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMangan is in his early 80s, served as a judge for 27 years, and was the assigned district court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011 (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMr Mangan served as a judge for 27 years. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Jul2025Man charged over assault of Clare judge further charged over theft
Reports the additional theft charge, the court's decision to remand O'Connor in custody to 23 July pending DPP directions and a medical report on jurisdiction, and details of the alleged assault including the victim's age and the location.
victim, Joseph Mangan, 80s, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph Mangansuspect, 44, male, irish (judged from name) - 9 Jul2025Man charged with assaulting retired judge further charged with stealing beer
Adds the new theft charge (three cans of beer, €11.40, from Dunnes Stores on 15 June), details of the 9 July court appearance via video link from Limerick prison, the remand to 23 July, the judge's request for a medical report on jurisdiction, and DPP directions being outstanding. Also provides further detail on the assault: Mangan was having a coffee outside the Gourmet Store at 2.25pm when O'Connor approached, told him 'you put me in jail for nothing', punched him, and fled toward O'Connell Street.
victim, Joseph Mangan, early 80s, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph Mangansuspect, 44, male, irish (judged from name)