Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Born

Between October 1986 and October 1987, from the ages reported

Offences

Violent disorder

Where

Co. Galway

Reporting

1 report, 22 Oct 2026 to 22 Oct 2026

Outlets

rte.ie

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• Ninth man charged with violent disorder in Ballinasloe Violent disorder · Co. Galway

  On Saturday 10 October 2026, a violent disorder incident occurred at St Michael's Square and the Marina car park in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, during the closing day of the International Horse Fair. Gardaí on proactive patrol arrested six men; five were charged and one juvenile was released without charge. Eight men, aged 18 to 30, appeared before a special sitting of Loughrea District Court on 11 October and were remanded on bail to appear at Ballinasloe District Court in November and December. A ninth man, David Joyce, 39, of Moate, Co Westmeath, was charged on 22 October with violent disorder and production of an iron bar capable of inflicting serious harm, and was remanded on bail to appear on 3 December.

  In court, 1 Oct 2026Accused · 1 report

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1. 22 Oct2026
   In courtrte.ie, in Ninth man charged with violent disorder in Ballinasloe

   Ninth man charged over violent disorder in Ballinasloe

   accused, David Joyce, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Joyce♂39IE

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