Ireland Crime

Named as

Victim

Offences

Assault causing harm

Where

Co. Clare

Reporting

1 report, 4 Nov 2026 to 4 Nov 2026

Outlets

clareecho.ie

• Man remanded in custody over assault causing harm in Kilrush Assault causing harm · Co. Clare

  Martin O'Callaghan, 38, is alleged to have slashed former friend Thomas de Loughrey across the face with a Stanley knife in John Paul Estate, Kilrush, on 27 October 2026, and to have assaulted him again four days later while de Loughrey was trick or treating with his children at Halloween. De Loughrey initially refused medical assistance before presenting at UHL Limerick two days later for treatment of the 10 cm wound. A Stanley knife held together with duct tape was recovered from O'Callaghan's property. At Ennis District Court, bail was refused and O'Callaghan was remanded in custody on 18 November 2026.

  In court, 4 Nov 2026Victim · 1 report

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1. 4 Nov2026
   In courtclareecho.ie, in Man remanded in custody over assault causing harm in Kilrush

   West Clare man slashed former friend across face & assaulted him again while trick or treating with children - Clare Echo

   victim, Thomas de Loughrey, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas de Loughrey♂IE

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