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Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Man accused of assaulting retired judge remains in custody after being refused bail
At Ennis District Court, Jamie O'Connor was making his fourth appearance in court concerning the charge that he assaulted retired district court judge, Joseph Mangan The County Clare man charged in connection with the alleged street assault of a retired district court judge remains on remand in custody after being refused bail in the High Court, a court has heard. At Ennis District Court, Jamie O'Connor was making his fourth appearance in court concerning the charge that he assaulted retired district court judge, Joseph Mangan on Saturday, June 14th. Mr O'Connor (44) of Laurel Lodge, Clare Rd, Ennis has been in custody since June 18th after Judge Alec Gabbett refused an application for bail. Mr O'Connor subsequently made an application for bail to the High Court and Sgt John Burke at Ennis District Court has told Judge Gabbett that the application was refused. Sgt Burke said that there is progress in the investigation. He said that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directions are not yet available but that the file in the case is ready to be submitted with the DPP. He said that Gardai have also obtained a medical report on the alleged injured party. In connection with the alleged assault, it is alleged that Mr O'Connor - who was appearing via video link from Limerick prison - told the former judge 'you put in jail for nothing' before allegedly punching him outside an Ennis cafe. The retired judge - now in his early 80s - served as a judge for 27 years and was the assigned district court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011 when he retired at the age of 67. In the case, Mr O'Connor is charged with the assault causing harm of Joseph Mangan at Barrack Court, Ennis contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act on June 14th. At a contested bail hearing on June 18th, Judge Gabbett said: 'This is an extremely serious alleged offence where a retired district court judge now into his 80s was allegedly assaulted for carrying out a public duty when he was a judge.' Sgt John Burke told the bail hearing that at 2.25pm on June 14th, Mr Mangan was sitting outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court in Ennis having a coffee. Sgt Burke said that it will be alleged that Mr O'Connor approached Mr Mangan 'and told him aggressively 'you put me in jail for nothing'. Sgt Burke said: 'Following a brief interaction it is alleged that Mr O'Connor stood up and punched Mr Mangan.' Sgt Burke said that Mr O'Connor then fled the scene in the direction of O'Connell Street. He said that Mr Mangan went to the local injuries unit in Ennis where he was treated for possible concussion and dizziness. Sgt Burke said that Mr Mangan made a statement to local Gardai. Sgt Burke said that Mr O'Connor was later arrested where he made no admissions 'and blamed alcohol for his memory loss'. Mr O'Connor (44) of Laurel Lodge, Clare Rd, Ennis is also charged with on June 15th stealing three X cans of beer valued at €11.40 from Dunnes Stores, O'Connell Street, Ennis. The alleged theft occurred one day after Mr O'Connor is alleged to have assaulted Mr Mangan. The High Court. Stock image/Getty News in 90 Seconds - July 24th
Sunday World
14-07-2025
- Sunday World
Dublin man (23) charged with stalking woman in city centre hotel
Denis Morris (23) appeared in court today charged with stalking a social media influencer. 14/07/2025 Denis Morris, 23, of Braemore Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14, appeared in Dublin District Court yesterday/today charged with stalking an online influencer at a city hotel. Photo Collins Courts Denis Morris (23) appeared in court today and was granted bail on condition he does not engage with the woman or research her online. Judge Gerard Jones adjourned the case at Dublin District Court. Mr Morris, with an address at Braemor Road, Churchtown, is charged with stalking the woman at a hotel in the south of the city on March 21 this year. 14/07/2025 Denis Morris, 23, of Braemore Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14, appeared in Dublin District Court yesterday/today charged with stalking an online influencer at a city hotel. Photo Collins Courts News in 90 Seconds - Monday July 14th Detective Garda Eamon Leen of the divisional protective services unit at Kevin Street station told Judge Jones he arrested the accused for the purpose of charging him at 9.02am today. He made no reply to the charge after caution and was handed a copy of the charge sheet. The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to summary disposal of the case, Det Gda Leen said. This means if a judge accepts jurisdiction, it can be heard at district court level instead of being sent forward to the district court, which has tougher sentencing powers. There were no objections to bail subject to a condition requested by the garda. Judge Jones granted bail on condition that the man does not engage with or research the woman online, and has no contact with her. There was no application for free legal aid by his lawyer and the judge remanded the accused on bail to appear in court again on September 8. The man was not required to address the court during the brief hearing and has not yet entered a plea to the charge, which is under Section 10 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. The offence carries a maximum potential sentence of 12 months in prison at district court level or 10 years on indictment in the circuit court.
The Journal
09-07-2025
- The Journal
Clare man who allegedly assaulted judge now charged with stealing beer from shop
A COUNTY CLARE man charged in connection with the street assault of a retired district court judge was today further charged. Today at Ennis District Court, Jamie O'Connor (44) of Laurel Lodge, Clare Rd, Ennis was charged with stealing three cans of beer valued at €11.40 from Dunnes Stores, O'Connell Street, Ennis, on 15 June. The alleged theft occurred one day after Mr O'Connor is alleged to have assaulted retired district court judge, Joseph Mangan on Saturday, 14 June. Mr O'Connor has been in custody since 18 June after Judge Alec Gabbett refused an application for bail. Sgt Frank O'Grady told the court today that directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are outstanding. Judge Gabbett said that he would further remand Mr O'Connor in custody to 23 July and told Sgt O'Grady that he would require a medical report on that date to help him decide on the issue of court jurisdiction for the hearing of the case. Judge Gabbett said: 'We need to know where the file is by 23 July. Time is passing and we will nearly be into the fifth week by that point.' In connection with the alleged assault, it is alleged that Mr O'Connor – who was appearing via video link from Limerick prison today – told the former judge 'you put me in jail for nothing' before allegedly punching him outside an Ennis cafe. Advertisement The retired judge – now in his early 80s – served as a judge for 27 years and was the assigned district court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011 when he retired at the age of 67. In the case, Mr O'Connor is charged with the assault causing harm of Joseph Mangan at Barrack Court, Ennis contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act on 4 June. At a contested bail hearing on 18 June, Judge Gabbett said: 'This is an extremely serious alleged offence where a retired district court judge now into his 80s was allegedly assaulted for carrying out a public duty when he was a judge.' Sgt John Burke told the bail hearing that at 2.25pm on 14 June, Mr Mangan was sitting outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court in Ennis having a coffee. Sgt Burke said that it will be alleged that Mr O'Connor approached Mr Mangan 'and told him aggressively 'you put me in jail for nothing'. Sgt Burke said: 'Following a brief interaction it is alleged that Mr O'Connor stood up and punched Mr Mangan.' Sgt Burke said that Mr O'Connor then fled the scene in the direction of O'Connell Street. He said that Mr Mangan went to the local injuries unit in Ennis where he was treated for possible concussion and dizziness. Sgt Burke said that Mr Mangan made a statement to local Gardai. Sgt Burke said that Mr O'Connor was later arrested where he made no admissions 'and blamed alcohol for his memory loss'.
Irish Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man charged with assaulting retired judge further charged with stealing beer
A County Clare man charged in connection with the street assault of a retired district court judge was today further charged. Today at Ennis District Court, Jamie O'Connor (44) of Laurel Lodge, Clare Road, Ennis was charged with on June 15 stealing three X cans of beer valued at €11.40 from Dunnes Stores, O'Connell Street, Ennis. The alleged theft occurred one day after Mr O'Connor is alleged to have assaulted retired district court judge, Joseph Mangan on Saturday, June 14. Mr O'Connor has been in custody since June 18 after Judge Alec Gabbett refused an application for bail. Sgt Frank O'Grady told the court today that directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are outstanding. Judge Gabbett said that he would further remand Mr O'Connor in custody to July 23 and told Sgt O'Grady that he would require a medical report on that date to help him decide on the issue of court jurisdiction for the hearing of the case. Judge Gabbett said: 'We need to know where the file is by the 23 of July. Time is passing and we will nearly be into the fifth week by that point.' In connection with the alleged assault, it is alleged that Mr O'Connor - who was appearing via video link from Limerick prison today - told the former judge 'you put in jail for nothing' before allegedly punching him outside an Ennis cafe. The retired judge - now in his early 80s - served as a judge for 27 years and was the assigned district court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011 when he retired at the age of 67. In the case, Mr O'Connor is charged with the assault causing harm of Joseph Mangan at Barrack Court, Ennis contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act on June 14. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week At a contested bail hearing on June 18, Judge Gabbett said: 'This is an extremely serious alleged offence where a retired district court judge now into his 80s was allegedly assaulted for carrying out a public duty when he was a judge.' Sgt John Burke told the bail hearing that at 2.25pm on June 14, Mr Mangan was sitting outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court in Ennis having a coffee. Sgt Burke said that it will be alleged that Mr O'Connor approached Mr Mangan 'and told him aggressively 'you put me in jail for nothing'. Sgt Burke said: 'Following a brief interaction it is alleged that Mr O'Connor stood up and punched Mr Mangan.' Sgt Burke said that Mr O'Connor then fled the scene in the direction of O'Connell Street. He said that Mr Mangan went to the local injuries unit in Ennis where he was treated for possible concussion and dizziness. Sgt Burke said that Mr Mangan made a statement to local Gardai. Sgt Burke said that Mr O'Connor was later arrested where he made no admissions 'and blamed alcohol for his memory loss'.
Sunday World
26-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man appears in court charged over death of Mircea Rostas in Balbriggan
He is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to the alleged victim at Railway Street on June 23. Daniel Rostas has been charged in connection with the fatal hit-and-run. A MAN has been charged following the death of a father-of-three who was struck by a car as he stood on a footpath in north county Dublin earlier this week. Daniel Rostas (41) appeared in Dublin District Court today accused of causing serious harm to Mircea Rostas (33) who died after a collision in Balbriggan on Monday night. He was remanded in custody for DPP directions after no bail application was made on his behalf. Mr Rostas, with an address at Hastings Green, Balbriggan is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to the alleged victim at Railway Street on June 23. Mircea Rostas Detective Garda John Delaney told Judge Michele Finan he arrested the accused for the purpose of charging him at Balbriggan station at 1.12am this morning. He made no reply after caution and was handed a copy of the charge sheet. Det Gda Delaney said he would be objecting to bail but defence solicitor Sandra Frayne said the accused was not making a bail application today. Daniel Rostas has been charged in connection with the fatal hit-and-run. News in 90 Seconds - June 26th 'I will be applying for bail in the future,' she said, adding that she would notify the gardai in advance. Judge Finan granted free legal aid at the request of the defence after hearing the accused was 'not a man of means' and was in receipt of disability allowance. Ms Frayne handed a statement of her client's financial means in to court. Judge Finan asked if the accused wished to make his next court appearance by video link but Ms Frayne asked if it could be 'in person, if that's alright.' The judge also recommended the accused should receive appropriate medical care while in custody. Mr Rostas, wearing a black and grey North Face jacket, light grey tracksuit bottoms and black and white runners, was assisted by a Romanian interpreter and the court heard he had 'very limited English.' He was not required to address the court during the brief hearing and has not yet entered a plea to the charge, which is under Section 4 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. He was remanded in custody to appear in Cloverhill District Court on July 3. Gardai have said Mircea Rostas was struck by a car as he stood on a footpath on Monday night. Emergency services were alerted to reports of a road traffic collision and found him seriously injured on the ground. He was treated by paramedics at the scene, but died a short time later. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and any dashcam footage. They also asked people not to share a graphic video showing the immediate aftermath of the collision. The footage, posted online, shows Mr Rostas lying motionless on the ground while a bystander attempts CPR. Family members are seen becoming distressed after arriving on the scene.
