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Case No. 11263Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 4 May 2024

Two men charged over Kilcar assault, judge calls case borderline for District Court

James McAteer, a 23-year-old man, and Callum Richmond, a 22-year-old man, are charged with assaulting Cian Carr and causing him harm at Keenaghan, Kilcar, County Donegal, on May 4, 2024. The alleged assault is described in reports as serious. On January 30, 2026, at Glenties District Court, the DPP consented to the matter being dealt with summarily, and the judge accepted jurisdiction while describing the case as borderline. Both men were remanded on continuing bail and the case was adjourned, with disclosure due to the legal teams by February 25, after which the parties return to court to indicate pleas or seek a hearing date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • James McAteer and Callum Richmond are each charged with assaulting Cian Carr and causing him harm.
  • Reports describe the alleged assault as serious.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Keenaghan, Kilcar, County Donegal.
When
The alleged assault took place on May 4, 2024.
Other details
  • James McAteer is 23 years old and Callum Richmond is 22 years old.
  • Disclosure is to be given to the legal teams by February 25, after which the parties return to court to indicate pleas or seek a hearing date.
Charges
The charge is contrary to section 3(1) and 3(2) of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, as amended.
Investigation
Inspector Tony Byrne submitted a medical report and photos to the court.
In court
  • The case was heard at Glenties District Court on January 30, 2026, before Judge Emile Daly.
  • The DPP has consented to the matter being dealt with summarily in the District Court.
  • The judge accepted jurisdiction but said the case was a borderline case.
  • Both men were remanded on continuing bail and the case was adjourned.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men are charged with seriously assaulting a man in Kilcar. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe assault is alleged to have taken place at Keenaghan, Kilcar. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe assault is alleged to have taken place on May 4, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, as amended. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtInspector Tony Byrne submitted a medical report and photos to the court at Glenties District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has consented to the matter being dealt with summarily in the District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction but said the case was borderline. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe pair were remanded on continuing bail and the case was adjourned. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherDisclosure is to be given to the legal teams by February 25, after which the parties return to court to indicate pleas or seek a hearing date. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Judge describes Kilcar assault case as 'borderline' for District Court

    First report of this case in the reporting provided. It gives the charge, the accused men's ages and addresses, the DPP's consent to summary hearing, the judge's comment on jurisdiction, the remand on bail and the next date.

    accused, James McAteer, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)James McAteeraccused, Callum Richmond, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Callum Richmondvictim, Cian Carr, male, irish (judged from name)Cian Carr