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Case No. 26632Assault causing harm; producing an offensive weapon (hurl); causing serious damage · Co. Offaly · 15 Nov 2021

Offaly assault and hurl case adjourned for book of evidence

A man in his 20s sustained serious head injuries in an alleged assault at Kyleboher, Kilcormac, Offaly, at approximately 6pm on 15 November 2021, and was transferred from Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore to Beaumont Hospital. Michael Mongan, 19, of Frankfort Park, Kilcormac, was charged with assault causing harm, producing a hurley, and intentionally or recklessly causing serious damage to another man. In May 2022, Judge Miriam Walsh adjourned the case for six weeks for preparation of the book of evidence, with the case to proceed on indictment. Legal aid was granted to Mongan with Tony McGlynn solicitors, Athlone, appointed.

  1. Reported16 Nov
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 May
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 20s sustained serious head injuries in an alleged assault.
Where
The assault allegedly took place at Kyleboher, Kilcormac, Offaly.
When
The assault allegedly took place at approximately 6pm on Monday 15 November 2021.
Cause
The injured man was brought to Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital.
Weapon
A hurley was allegedly produced during the assault.
Investigation
No arrests were made initially and Gardaí appealed for witnesses to the assault.
Charges
Michael Mongan, 19, of Frankfort Park, Kilcormac, was charged with assault causing harm, producing a hurley, and intentionally or recklessly causing serious damage to another man.
In court
In May 2022, Judge Miriam Walsh adjourned the case for six weeks for preparation of the book of evidence, with the case to proceed on indictment.
Other details
Legal aid was granted to Mongan with Tony McGlynn solicitors, Athlone, appointed.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 20s sustained head injuries in an assault in Offaly on Monday evening, 15 November 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man was brought to Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man sustained serious head injuries. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred in Kilcormac, Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at Kyleboher, Kilcormac. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault allegedly took place at Kyleboher, Kilcormac. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place at approximately 6pm on Monday 15 November 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have been committed on 15 November 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to the assault to contact them. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMichael Mongan, 19, of Frankfort Park, Kilcormac, is charged with assault causing harm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is alleged to have produced a hurley on the same date. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious damage to another man. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious damage to another man. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Miriam Walsh put the case back for six weeks for preparation of the book of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to Mr Mongan with Tony McGlynn solicitors, Athlone appointed. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 28 May2022
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    Man accused of producing a hurl during Offaly assault

    Case adjourned for six weeks for preparation of the book of evidence; to proceed on indictment; legal aid granted with Tony McGlynn solicitors, Athlone appointed.

    suspect, Michael Mongan, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Monganvictim, malevictim, male
  2. 20 May2022
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    More time needed to prepare book of evidence in case of Offaly assault case

    Reports the court hearing where Sgt O'Sullivan requested six weeks to prepare the book of evidence; case to proceed on indictment; legal aid granted with Tony McGlynn solicitors, Athlone appointed.

    suspect, Michael Mongan, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Monganvictim, malevictim, male
  3. 16 Nov2021
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man transferred to Beaumont Hospital after serious Offaly assault

    Initial report of the assault; no arrests made; gardaí appealing for witnesses.

    victim, 20s, male