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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2007Assault causing harm · Co. Clare · 5 Oct 2023

Pre-trial ground rules hearing set for Niall Gilligan's assault trial

Former All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan, 48, of Sixmilebridge, Co Clare, has a pre-trial 'ground rules' hearing set for 29 April at Ennis Circuit Court ahead of his assault trial, in which he denies causing a fractured left hand to a 12-year-old boy during an alleged stick assault in October 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGilligan was a star forward for Clare who won the 1997 All-Ireland Final against Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGilligan won two Munster titles with Clare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mt Ivers Rd, Sixmilebridge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on 5 October 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is assault causing harm under Section 3 of the Offences Against the Person Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial is anticipated to commence in the three-week criminal court sessions starting 15 July. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThere are two juvenile witnesses in the case who require court intermediaries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe pre-trial ground rules hearing is set for 29 April. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP initially directed the case to district court but Judge Alec Gabbett declined jurisdiction. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Gabbett refused jurisdiction citing significant injuries beyond district court level. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGilligan was not present in court and was not required to attend. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGilligan was remanded on bail to Ennis Circuit Court on 29 April. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Mar2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    'Ground rules' hearing over ex-All-Ireland winner's alleged stick assault on boy

    Pre-trial ground rules hearing fixed for 29 April; trial expected in July sessions; two juvenile witnesses require court intermediaries; Gilligan remanded on bail to Ennis Circuit Court.

    suspect, Niall Gilligan, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Gilliganvictim, 12, male