Ireland Named in reporting
Joseph Burke
Born between October 2003 and April 2004, from the ages reported. 3 reports across 1 case, 26 Apr 2022 to 18 Oct 2022
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Accused, suspect
- Born
- Between October 2003 and April 2004, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Affray
- Where
- Co. Tipperary
- Reporting
- 3 reports, 26 Apr 2022 to 18 Oct 2022
- Outlets
- tipperarylive.ie, rte.ie
Cases
latest first- Two convicted of affray in Upperchurch, Tipperary Affray · Co. Tipperary
Ross Whelan, 19, was assaulted during celebrations following GAA county finals in Upperchurch, Co Tipperary, on the night of 27 June 2021, and spent 15 days on life support with brain contusions before later developing epileptic seizures. Eight men were charged with violent disorder, with Patrick Burke additionally charged with assault causing serious harm. All eight appeared at Thurles District Court in April 2022 and were sent for trial at Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court in October 2022. In June 2023, AJ Shanahan and Joseph O'Donoghue pleaded guilty to affray; Shanahan was fined €100 and ordered to pay €3,000 to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, while O'Donoghue's sentencing was adjourned to October 3. Six other accused remain before the courts.
Sentenced, 28 Jun 2023Accused, suspect · 3 reports
Timeline
every report naming Joseph Burke, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 18 Oct2022LATEST: Eight Tipperary men sent for trial over alleged assault in Upperchurchaccused, Joseph Burke, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Burke
- 26 Apr2022BREAKING: Eight charged following serious assault in Upperchurchsuspect, Joseph Burke, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Burke
- 26 Apr2022Brothers among eight in court over Tipperary assaultaccused, Joseph Burke, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Burke
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