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Case No. 20297Assault causing harm · Co. Clare · 5 May 2021

Tulla man pleads guilty to assault on younger brother

Conor O'Halloran, 41, pleaded guilty at Ennis Circuit Court on 18 July 2023 to the assault causing harm of his younger brother Daniel O'Halloran, 35, who was left with a large piece of his ear missing. The assault took place on 5 May 2021 at Liscullane, Tulla, Co Clare, during a disagreement between the brothers over land owned by Conor and farmed by Daniel. Daniel was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. The case was previously before Ennis District Court, where judge Alec Gabbett declined jurisdiction, and it was adjourned to 28 July for a mention to fix a sentencing date. The defence said it would rely on psychological evidence at sentencing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted18 Jul
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Conor O'Halloran, 41, pleaded guilty to the assault causing harm of his younger brother Daniel O'Halloran, 35, who was left with a large piece of his ear missing.
Where
The assault happened at Liscullane, Tulla, Co Clare.
When
The assault happened on 5 May 2021.
Cause
The brothers were in a disagreement over land owned by Conor O'Halloran and farmed by Daniel O'Halloran.
Investigation
Daniel O'Halloran was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
In court
  • Ennis District Court judge Alec Gabbett declined district court jurisdiction in the case.
  • Conor O'Halloran pleaded guilty at Ennis Circuit Court on 18 July 2023.
  • The case was adjourned to 28 July for a mention to fix a date for sentence.
Other details
The defence said it would rely on psychological evidence at sentencing.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatConor O’Halloran pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to his younger brother, Daniel O’Halloran. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatDaniel O’Halloran was left with a large piece of his ear missing. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened at Liscullane, Tulla, Co Clare. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on 5 May 2021. (clareecho.ie)
  • causeThe brothers were in disagreement over tensions about land owned by Conor O’Halloran and farmed by Daniel O’Halloran. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationDaniel O’Halloran was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe guilty plea was entered at Ennis Circuit Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtEarlier, Ennis District Court judge Alec Gabbett declined district court jurisdiction in the case. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 28 July for mention to fix a date for sentence. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe defence said it would rely on psychological evidence at sentencing. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2023
    Convictedclareecho.ie, first report
    Tulla man pleads guilty to farm-yard assault on younger brother - Clare Echo

    Guilty plea at Ennis Circuit Court on 18 July 2023; sentence to be fixed at a later date. Adds the plea, the court dates and the defence's plan to rely on psychological evidence.

    convicted, Conor O'Halloran, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor O'Halloranvictim, Daniel O'Halloran, 35, male, irish (judged from name)Daniel O'Halloran