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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11320Assault · Co. Limerick · 25 Jan 2026

Woman assaulted with hurley in Kilmallock, Limerick

A woman in her 30s was beaten with a hurley by a man at Lord Edward Street in Kilmallock, Co Limerick, at about 5.20am on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The man's name, age and nationality have not been reported, and the woman's nationality is not given. She was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where Gardaí said her injuries were non-life-threatening, though one report described them as serious. As of January 28, 2026, no arrest or charge had been reported, and Gardaí were continuing their investigation and appealing for witnesses or information.

  1. Reported28 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí received a report of an assault in which a woman in her 30s was beaten by a man with a hurley.
Where
The assault occurred in the Lord Edward Street area of Kilmallock, Co Limerick, though one report headlined it as Limerick town.
When
The assault happened at about 5.20am on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Cause
The assault is understood to have followed a house party in a nearby estate.
Weapon
The man used a hurley.
Other details
  • The woman was taken to University Hospital Limerick, and Gardaí said her injuries were non-life-threatening, while one report described them as serious.
  • The suspect is described only as a man, with no name, age or nationality given.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
Investigation
Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Bruff Garda Station on 061 382 940.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí received a report of an assault in Kilmallock. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA woman in her 30s was assaulted and beaten by a man with a hurley. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred in the Lord Edward Street area of Kilmallock. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe assault was reported at Lord Edward Street in Kilmallock. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred on Sunday, January 25, at about 5.20am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe report concerned an assault at about 5.20am on Sunday, January 25. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeThe assault is understood to have occurred after a house party in a nearby estate. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe woman was reportedly beaten with a hurley. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe attacker used a hurley. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact investigating officers at Bruff garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or information. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe woman, aged in her 30s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick with non-life-threatening injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe woman had non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to University Hospital Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2026
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Woman assaulted by man with hurley during early morning attack in Limerick

    First report of this assault. It gives the weapon (a hurley) and the location. No arrest or suspect is reported, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

    victim, 30s, femalesuspect, male
  2. 28 Jan2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Woman, 30s, attacked by man with hurley in Limerick town is rushed to hospital

    Garda confirmation after a media query. The woman is in her 30s and was taken to University Hospital Limerick. The assault is reported to have followed a house party, and gardaí have asked for information.

    victim, 30s, femalesuspect, male