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Case No. 13296Assault causing harm · Co. Limerick · 13 Nov 2022

Rugby and GAA player pleads guilty to assault in Limerick nightclub

Colm Heffernan, 27, pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm after striking a man in Amber Nightclub, Limerick city, in November 2022. Sentencing was adjourned until October so compensation can be paid.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted3 Jul
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCCTV footage shows the defendant striking the victim twice with his fist. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place in Amber Nightclub in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened in the early hours of November 13, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe assault followed a man stroking the defendant's face. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí obtained CCTV footage from the nightclub and identified the defendant. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was arrested by gardaí and answered their questions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant admitted one count of assault causing harm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe guilty plea was entered at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge put sentencing back until October for compensation to be paid. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim had bruising and swelling to his left eye and a loose, cracked front tooth. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jul2025
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Assault by GAA and rugby player after his face is stroked in Limerick nightclub

    Court report on the guilty plea. Sentencing was put back to October for compensation to be paid. The article gives the incident date as November 13, 2022, and states the defendant has no previous convictions.

    convicted, Colm Heffernan, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Heffernanvictim, 30, male