Ireland Named in reporting
Patrick Ward
Born between October 1996 and October 1997, from the ages reported. 4 reports across 1 case, 1 Oct 2026 to 22 Oct 2026
Other people with this name: born 1988 (3 cases), born between March 1972 and March 1973 (1 case), born between January 1994 and January 1995 (1 case), born between November 1984 and November 1985 (1 case), age not given (1 case)
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Accused, suspect
- Born
- Between October 1996 and October 1997, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Violent disorder
- Where
- Co. Galway
- Reporting
- 4 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 · 4 reports
Timeline
every report naming Patrick Ward, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 22 Oct2026Ninth man charged over violent disorder in Ballinasloeaccused, Patrick Ward, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Ward
- 11 Oct2026Eight men charged with violent disorder at horse fair in Ballinasloeaccused, Patrick Ward, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Ward
- 11 Oct2026Eight men charged with violent disorder in Ballinasloeaccused, Patrick Ward, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Ward
- 1 Oct2026Eight men appear in court charged with violent disorder at Ballinasloe Horse Fairsuspect, Patrick Ward, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Ward
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