Ireland Case No. 13295Affray · Co. Limerick · 20 Feb 2022
Soldier bailed after pleading guilty to affray over one punch in Limerick
Alan Costello pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court to one count of affray after punching Timmy Cosgrave, who fell and struck his head, causing a traumatic brain injury. He was bailed, and sentencing is set for 9 October.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCosgrave was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury at University Hospital Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe row took place at the Chicken Hut restaurant in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe incident happened in the early hours of 20 February 2022. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeCostello punched Cosgrave, who fell backwards and struck the back of his head. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationCostello was arrested on 13 March 2022. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeCostello pleaded guilty to one count of affray. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtCostello was bailed by the court. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtCostello's barrister said he had no previous convictions. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceThe judge will pass sentence on 9 October. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherCosgrave died following an unrelated illness in Tenerife in January 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jul2025Serving soldier bailed after one-punch row ends in life-changing brain injury
Court report of Costello's guilty plea, bail and sentencing date. It gives background on the 2022 incident, Cosgrave's injuries and his death in Tenerife in January 2024. No existing case matches this matter.
accused, Alan Costello, 37, male, Irish, named, irishAlan Costellovictim, Timmy Cosgrave, 51, male, irish (judged from name)Timmy Cosgrave