Ireland Siblings sentenced over Hyde Road street fight linked to feud
On the afternoon of January 30, 2025, a street fight broke out on Hyde Road, Limerick, on the south side of the city, involving at least eight people including siblings Demi Higgins, 26, and Lee Higgins, 20, both of Crecora Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston. Gardaí investigating an unrelated matter saw the fight erupt, and both siblings later pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court to engaging in violent disorder, with Demi Higgins also pleading guilty to producing a hammer during the violence. The judge said the fight must be seen as part of an ongoing feud and that neither defendant had previous convictions. On June 11, 2026, the siblings were jailed, and the judge reduced Demi Higgins's sentence to 18 months.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced11 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Siblings Demi Higgins and Lee Higgins were jailed for engaging in a street fight linked to a feud on the south side of Limerick city.
- Where
- The violence broke out on Hyde Road, Limerick.
- When
- The violence happened on the afternoon of January 30, 2025.
- Investigation
- Gardaí were investigating an unrelated matter on Hyde Road when they saw a street fight erupt involving at least eight people, including the two defendants.
- Cause
- The judge said the fight must be seen as part of an ongoing feud in which gardaí have investigated 74 violent incidents, and that the two accused were not involved in all of them.
- Weapon
- The judge said Demi Higgins and another woman brought weapons to the fight, and CCTV showed Demi Higgins going to her car to retrieve an industrial type hammer and using it.
- Charges
- Both siblings pleaded guilty to engaging in violent disorder.
- Demi Higgins also pleaded guilty to producing a hammer during the violence.
- In court
- The sentencing hearing was held at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Colin Daly.
- Sentence
- The judge reduced Demi Higgins's sentence to 18 months.
- Other details
- The judge said neither defendant had any previous convictions.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe two siblings were jailed for engaging in a street fight linked to a feud on the south side of Limerick city. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe violence broke out on Hyde Road, Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe violence happened on the afternoon of January 30th, last year. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeThe judge said the fight must be seen as part of an ongoing feud. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponThe judge said Demi Higgins and another woman brought weapons to the fight. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponCCTV showed Demi Higgins going to her car to retrieve an industrial type hammer and using it in the fight. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí were investigating an unrelated matter on Hyde Road when they saw a street fight erupt involving at least eight people, including the two defendants. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeBoth siblings pleaded guilty to engaging in violent disorder. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeDemi Higgins also pleaded guilty to producing a hammer during the violence. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe sentencing hearing was held at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceThe judge reduced Demi Higgins's sentence to 18 months. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe judge said neither defendant had any previous convictions. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Jun2026Siblings jailed after street brawl connected to feud
Reports the sentencing of the two siblings. Gives the sentences, the hammer charge against Demi Higgins, and the court's view that the fight was part of a feud.
convicted, Demi Higgins, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Demi Higginsconvicted, Lee Higgins, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lee Higgins