Named in reporting

John Ward

Born between October 2005 and October 2006, from the ages reported. 8 reports across 1 case, 1 Oct 2026 to 22 Oct 2026

Other people with this name: born between July 1983 and February 1984 (3 cases), born 1996 (2 cases), born between November 1965 and November 1966 (1 case)

Suspect: John Ward, Irish man, 20 (judged from name) (reports differ: 29)John Ward

Key facts

from every report naming them
Named as
Accused, suspect
Born
Between October 2005 and October 2006, from the ages reported
Offences
Violent disorder
Where
Co. Galway
Reporting
8 reports, 1 Oct 2026 to 22 Oct 2026
Outlets
rte.ie, irishtimes.com, thejournal.ie

Cases

latest first
  • 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, suspect · 8 reports

Timeline

every report naming John Ward, newest first

Each entry shows how that report described them.

  1. 22 Oct2026
    Ninth man charged over violent disorder in Ballinasloe
    accused, John Ward, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Ward
  2. 22 Oct2026
    Ninth man charged over violent disorder in Ballinasloe
    accused, John Ward, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Ward
  3. 11 Oct2026
    Eight men charged with violent disorder at horse fair in Ballinasloe
    accused, John Ward, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Ward
  4. 11 Oct2026
    Eight men charged with violent disorder at horse fair in Ballinasloe
    accused, John Ward, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Ward
  5. 11 Oct2026
    Eight men charged with violent disorder in Ballinasloe
    accused, John Ward, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Ward
  6. 11 Oct2026
    Eight men charged with violent disorder in Ballinasloe
    accused, John Ward, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Ward
  7. 1 Oct2026
    Eight men appear in court charged with violent disorder at Ballinasloe Horse Fair
    suspect, John Ward, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Ward
  8. 1 Oct2026
    Eight men appear in court charged with violent disorder at Ballinasloe Horse Fair
    suspect, John Ward, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Ward

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