Ireland Named in reporting
Niall Whelan
Born between October 2003 and July 2004, from the ages reported. 3 reports across 2 cases, 12 Jul 2023 to 6 Oct 2026
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Accused, suspect
- Born
- Between October 2003 and July 2004, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Assault and unlawful escape from custody, Dangerous driving; driving without a licence; driving without insurance
- Where
- Co. Limerick
- Reporting
- 3 reports, 12 Jul 2023 to 6 Oct 2026
- Outlets
- limerickleader.ie, limerickpost.ie
Cases
latest first- Man remanded in custody over assault and escape from Limerick courthouse Assault and unlawful escape from custody · Co. Limerick
On 11 August 2026, a man was allegedly assaulted at a property in Cappamore, County Limerick, suffering a broken jaw and wrist. Niall Whelan, a 22-year-old man from O'Malley Park, Limerick City, was arrested on 21 September and charged with assault causing harm. On 22 September, while appearing at Newcastle West District Court, Whelan escaped through a bathroom window and was apprehended later that day. He was refused bail on 23 September and further remanded in custody at a procedural hearing on 6 October, with DPP directions outstanding and a next appearance set for 13 October.
In court, 22 Sep 2026Accused · 2 reports - Man disqualified for two years after leading Gardaí in Limerick car chase Dangerous driving; driving without a licence; driving without insurance · Co. Limerick
Niall Whelan, 19, led Gardaí in a car chase through Limerick city on 4 November 2022, driving the wrong way up three one-way streets and reversing twice against oncoming officers. The chase was halted when Gardaí feared injury to other road users in the busy midday streets. Whelan pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving without a licence or insurance at Limerick District Court. In July 2023, Judge Patricia Harney disqualified him for two years and fined him a total of €1,600, noting he was 'a skilled driver' who 'should have taken the test'.
Sentenced, 12 Jul 2023Suspect · 1 report
Timeline
every report naming Niall Whelan, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 6 Oct2026Young father accused of escaping garda custody appears at Limerick Courtaccused, Niall Whelan, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Whelan
- 23 Sep2026Man who escaped Limerick courthouse refused bail to attend daughter's birthday and christeningaccused, Niall Whelan, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Whelan
- 12 Jul2023Judge says man who led Gardaí in car chase was 'a skilled driver'suspect, Niall Whelan, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Niall Whelan
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