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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5500Assault causing harm; producing a wooden stick during a dispute · Co. Clare

Niall Gilligan charged with assault causing harm to 12-year-old boy

Niall Gilligan, a 47-year-old man from Sixmilebridge, County Clare, has been charged with assault causing harm to a 12-year-old boy and with producing a wooden stick during a dispute. The alleged offences took place at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mount Ivers Road, Sixmilebridge, on October 5th last. Gilligan appeared at Ennis District Court on Tuesday, denied both charges and was remanded on bail, with no objection from gardaí to bail subject to conditions. The latest development is that he is due back before Ennis District Court on July 24th, when the judge will decide whether the case is heard in the District Court or the Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Niall Gilligan, 47, of Sixmilebridge, is charged with assault causing harm to a 12-year-old boy.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mount Ivers Road, Sixmilebridge.
When
The alleged offences took place on October 5th last.
Cause
The second charge relates to producing a wooden stick during the course of a dispute.
Weapon
The weapon named in the second charge is a wooden stick.
Charges
  • Gilligan is charged with assault causing harm contrary to Section 3 of the Offences Against the Person Act.
  • Gilligan is charged with producing a wooden stick during a dispute contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.
In court
  • Gilligan appeared at Ennis District Court on Tuesday on both charges.
  • Gardaí said there was no objection to bail, subject to conditions.
  • Gilligan was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on July 24th.
  • The judge will decide at the next court date whether the case is heard in the District Court or the Circuit Court.
Other details
Gilligan denies both charges, and his solicitor, Daragh Hassett, said the matters are to be fully defended.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNiall Gilligan appeared in court charged with assault causing harm to a 12-year-old boy. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe assault is alleged to have happened at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mount Ivers Road, Sixmilebridge. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on October 5th last. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe weapon in the second charge is a wooden stick. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGilligan is charged with assault causing harm contrary to Section 3 of the Offences Against the Person Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGilligan is also charged with producing a wooden stick during a dispute. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGilligan appeared at Ennis District Court on Tuesday on two charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGardaí said there was no objection to bail subject to conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge will decide whether the case is heard in the District Court or the Circuit Court at the next court date. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGilligan was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on July 24th. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGilligan denies both charges. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jul2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan charged with assault causing harm to 12-year-old boy

    First court appearance: Gilligan is charged with assault causing harm and producing a wooden stick at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Sixmilebridge; he denies both charges and was remanded on bail to Ennis District Court on July 24th.

    accused, Niall Gilligan, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Gilliganvictim, 12, male