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Case No. 0209Assault causing harm · Co. Sligo · 29 Sep 2026

Two women charged with assault causing harm to man in Sligo

Two women have been charged with assault causing harm over an alleged assault on a man in his 30s on Adelaide Street, Sligo, shortly after 6.30pm on Monday 28 September 2026. The man was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, where he is in critical condition with serious head injuries. Anna Irwin, 27, of Garavogue Villas in Sligo town, and Caitlin Farrell were charged, and both appeared before Judge Brendan O'Reilly at Sligo District Court on Thursday 1 October 2026. Both were remanded in custody to appear again at Sligo District Court on 8 October.

  1. Reported29 Sep
    4 reports
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged2 Oct
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí are investigating an alleged serious assault on a man in his 30s, described as mid 30s in one report.
Where
The alleged assault happened on Adelaide Street in Sligo town, Sligo.
When
The alleged assault happened shortly after 6.30pm on Monday 28 September 2026.
Other details
  • The man suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.
  • The man is in critical condition in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Investigation
The scene was preserved for a technical examination, and gardaí appealed for witnesses and dash-cam or other video footage from Adelaide, Temple and John Streets between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Charges
  • Anna Irwin, 27, of Garavogue Villas in Sligo town, is charged with assault causing harm to the man on Adelaide Street on Monday.
  • Caitlin Farrell is charged with assault causing harm to the man, and is also charged with assaulting a woman in Sligo last year.
In court
  • Both women appeared before Judge Brendan O'Reilly at Sligo District Court on Thursday 1 October 2026.
  • Both accused were remanded in custody to appear at Sligo District Court on 8 October.
Sentence
The maximum penalty for assault causing harm is five years in prison.
39 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an alleged serious assault on a man in his 30s. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe victim is being treated for serious injuries in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, and is in critical condition. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatA man in his 30s is in critical condition after a serious assault. (extra.ie)
  • whatA man in his 30s is being treated for serious injuries. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe man remains in critical condition. (garda.ie)
  • whatA man in his 30s is in critical condition after a serious assault in Sligo Town. (rte.ie)
  • whatTwo women have appeared in court over an alleged assault on a man that left him fighting for his life. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on the street at Adelaide Street, Sligo. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe assault took place in Sligo. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred on Adelaide Street, Sligo. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe man is being treated at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Adelaide Street in Sligo Town. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault happened in the centre of Sligo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault happened on Adelaide Street in Sligo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after 6:30pm on Monday 28 September 2026. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Monday 28 September 2026. (garda.ie)
  • whenGardaí and emergency services responded shortly after 6:30pm. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after 6.30pm on the day before the article was published. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened on Monday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened at around 6.30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe scene has been preserved for a technical examination. (galwaydaily.com, garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí are asking people near Adelaide, Temple and John Streets between 5:30pm and 6:30pm to provide any video footage, including dash-cam. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and video footage from the vicinity of Adelaide Street, Temple Street, and John Street between 5:30pm and 6:30pm. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have preserved the scene for a technical examination. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking anyone in the area between 5.30pm and 6.30pm who has video footage, including dash-cam, to provide it. (rte.ie)
  • chargeBoth women are charged with assault causing harm to the man. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeAnna Irwin is charged with assault causing harm to the man on Adelaide Street on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeCaitlin Farrell also appeared on the same charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeCaitlin Farrell is also charged with assaulting a woman in Sligo last year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe two women appeared before Judge Brendan O’Reilly at Sligo District Court on Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBoth accused were remanded in custody to appear at Sligo District Court on October 8. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe maximum penalty for assault causing harm is five years in prison. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe injured man is in critical condition in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man suffered serious head injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man was critically ill in hospital on Friday. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Two women in court charged over alleged assault of man left fighting for life

    Details of the charges, the victim's critical condition at Beaumont Hospital, the court appearance before Judge Brendan O'Reilly, and Farrell's additional 2025 assault charge at Sligo bus station.

    victim, mid 30s, maleaccused, Anna Irwin, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Anna Irwinaccused, Caitlin Farrell, 28, female, named, irish (judged from name)Caitlin Farrell
  2. 29 Sep2026
    Reportedrte.ie, first report
    Man in 30s critical following assault in Sligo Town

    Initial report of the assault. No suspect, arrest or charge is mentioned.

    victim, 30s, male
  3. 29 Sep2026
    Reportedgarda.ie, follow-up
    29/09/2026 Witness Appeal – Serious Assault, Adelaide Street, Sligo, 28th September 2026

    Initial witness appeal issued the day after the assault; no suspect identified at this stage. Scene preserved for technical examination.

    victim, 30s, male
  4. 29 Sep2026
    Reportedextra.ie, follow-up
    Man, 30s, in critical condition after serious assault in Sligo

    Only the headline is available; the article text contains template code and no body. The headline gives the victim's age range, that he is critically ill, and the location.

    victim, 30s, male
  5. 29 Sep2026
    Reportedgalwaydaily.com, follow-up
    Gardaí appeal for witnesses to assault that left man in critical condition - Galway Daily

    First report of the incident. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and video footage, and no arrests are mentioned.

    victim, 30s, male