Ireland Siblings sentenced over Hyde Avenue brawl in Limerick city
On 13 January 2025 at about 3pm, a fight involving at least eight people broke out at Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city, and 11 patrol cars were needed to break it up. Seven people have been charged before the courts over the incident, including siblings Demi Higgins, 27, and Lee Higgins, 20, who both have an address at Crecora Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston. Judge Colin Daly sentenced Demi Higgins to 18 months' imprisonment and Lee Higgins to a total of two years' imprisonment for violent disorder. The sentencing was reported on 13 June 2026, when the court linked the brawl to a wider violent feud in the area.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced13 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A brawl involving at least eight people took place, and the offence charged was violent disorder.
- Where
- The brawl took place at Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city.
- When
- The incident took place on 13 January 2025 at approximately 3pm.
- Cause
- The State said the offences arose in the context of a violent feud in the southside of the city.
- The court heard the wider feud has involved 26 incidents, including the discharge of firearms, and over 70 incidents that came to garda attention.
- Weapon
- Demi Higgins had an industrial-type hammer, described by the judge as a large hammer, while fighting on the road.
- Other details
- The judge said Demi Higgins struck at least two people with the hammer.
- A garda saw Lee Higgins violently assault a man.
- The siblings had no previous convictions.
- Investigation
- The incident required 11 patrol cars to break up the fight.
- Charges
- Seven people have been charged before the courts over the incident.
- Demi Higgins and Lee Higgins, siblings, were charged with taking part in violent disorder involving at least eight people.
- In court
- Judge Colin Daly presided over the sentencing of the siblings.
- Sentence
- Demi Higgins was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for violent disorder.
- Lee Higgins was sentenced to a total of two years' imprisonment for his part in the violent disorder.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe brawl took place at Hyde Avenue in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on 13 January 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe fight broke out at approximately 3pm. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeThe State said the offences arose in the context of a violent feud in the southside of the city. (limerickleader.ie)
- weaponMs Higgins had an industrial-type hammer while fighting on the road. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe incident required 11 patrol cars to break up the fight. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeSeven people have been charged before the courts over the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeMs Higgins took part in violent disorder involving at least eight people. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtJudge Colin Daly presided over the sentencing. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceMs Higgins was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for violent disorder. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceMr Higgins was sentenced to a total of two years' imprisonment for his part in the violent disorder. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe judge said Ms Higgins struck at least two people with the large hammer. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherA garda saw Mr Higgins violently assault a man. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe siblings had no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Jun2026Siblings sentenced for brawl linked to violent Limerick city feud
Reports the sentencing of Demi Higgins and Lee Higgins for the Hyde Avenue brawl, linked by the court to a wider violent feud in Ballinacurra Weston. No existing case matches this 2025 incident.
convicted, Demi Higgins, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Demi Higginsconvicted, Lee Higgins, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lee Higgins