Ireland Crime

Named as

Victim

Offences

Assault causing harm, Criminal damage, Public order (threatening words)

Where

Co. Clare

Reporting

2 reports, 23 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2026

Outlets

clareecho.ie, irishtimes.com

• Man remanded on bail over assault of priest at Ennis Cathedral Assault causing harm · Co. Clare

  Dylan O'Loughlin, a 31-year-old man from Corofin, was charged with assault causing harm, criminal damage, and a public order offence after allegedly scraping the face of Fr Joy Micle during mass at St Peter and St Paul Cathedral, O'Connell Street, Ennis, on 20 April 2026. The priest sustained injuries to his right temple and right cheek, and his €150 eyeglasses fell and broke on the church floor. At Ennis District Court, Judge Harris granted O'Loughlin bail on conditions including remaining out of Ennis and a nightly curfew, with the case set to return the following month. Gardaí said other churchgoers came to the priest's assistance and that further charges may be brought.

  In court, 23 Apr 2026Victim · 2 reports

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 26 Apr2026
   In courtclareecho.ie, in Man remanded on bail over assault of priest at Ennis Cathedral

   Corofin man charged with assault of Ennis priest during mass in Cathedral - Clare Echo

   victim, Fr Joy Micle, maleFr Joy Micle♂
2. 23 Apr2026
   In courtirishtimes.com, in Man remanded on bail over assault of priest at Ennis Cathedral

   Man charged with assault causing harm of co-parish priest in front of Ennis Cathedral congregation

   victim, Joy Micle, maleJoy Micle♂

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