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The 42
6 days ago
- The 42
Former All-Ireland hurler Niall Gilligan pleads not guilty to assaulting boy with stick
FORMER ALL STAR and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan has pleaded 'not guilty' to the assault causing harm of a boy with a stick in October 2023. Before a jury panel at Ennis Circuit Court this morning, Gilligan (48) replied 'not guilty' when arraigned on two charges. Gilligan said 'not guilty' when arraigned on the charge of assault causing harm of the boy at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mt Ivers, Broadford Rd, Sixmilebridge contrary to Section 3 of the Offences Against the Person Act on 5 October 2023. Dressed in a suit and tie, Gilligan, of Rossroe, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, also replied 'not guilty' to producing a wooden stick capable of inflicting serious injury during the course of a dispute contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act at the same location on the same date. Advertisement Counsel for the State, Sarah Jane Comerford BL, instructed by State Solicitor for Clare, Aisling Casey, told the jury panel that the alleged offences occurred at the Jamaica Inn hostel in Sixmilebridge on 5 October 2023. Comerford said that Gilligan is alleged to have assaulted the boy 'and used a wooden stick during that assault'. Comerford said that it is anticipated that the trial will take four to five days and should finish by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Comerford called out a list of civilian witnesses to give evidence and included the name of the alleged juvenile injured party on the list. She also listed the names of five witnesses who have compiled reports for the trial. Comerford also provided to the jury panel the names of 18 Garda witnesses due to give evidence. Comerford said that the defence in the case has notified the State of the potential to call one defence witness during the trial, a Martin Murphy residing at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, Co Clare. A jury of seven men and five women was then selected from the jury panel to serve on the jury. The selection process took just over 20 minutes as solicitor Daragh Hassett, for Gilligan, and Casey, for the State, each challenged potential jurors to serve. The maximum number of challenges is seven for each side. Judge Francis Comerford told the jury that the trial will commence on Wednesday morning and adjourned the case until then. Written by Gordon Deegan and posted on
Sunday World
15-07-2025
- Sunday World
Former All-Ireland-winning hurler pleads not guilty to assaulting boy (12) with stick
The former Clare senior hurler pled not guilty when arraigned on two charges at Ennis Circuit Court. Niall Gilligan played for the senior Clare hurling team which defeated Tipperary in the 1997 All-Ireland final. Former All Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler, Niall Gilligan today pleaded 'not guilty' to the assault causing harm of a boy with a stick in October 2023. Before a jury panel at Ennis Circuit Court this morning, Mr Gilligan (48) replied 'not guilty' when arraigned on two charges. Mr Gilligan said 'not guilty' when arraigned on the charge of assault causing harm of the boy at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mt Ivers, Broadford Rd, Sixmilebridge contrary to Section 3 of the Offences Against the Person Act on October 5th 2023. Former Clare Hurler Niall Gilligan at Ennis court in July Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 15th 2025 Dressed in a suit and tie, Mr Gilligan of Rossroe, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge also replied 'not guilty' to producing a wooden stick capable of inflicting serious injury during the course of a dispute contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act at the same location on the same date. Counsel for the State, Sarah Jane Comerford BL (instructed by State Solicitor for Clare, Aisling Casey) told the jury panel that the alleged offences occurred at the Jamaica Inn hostel, Sixmilebridge on October 5th 2023. Ms Comerford said that Mr Gilligan is alleged to have assaulted the boy "and used a wooden stick during that assault". She said that it is anticipated that the trial will take four to five days and should finish by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Ms Comerford called out a list of civilian witnesses to give evidence and included the name of the alleged juvenile injured party on the list. She also listed the names of five witnesses who have compiled reports for the trial. Ms Comerford also provided to the jury panel the names of 18 Garda witnesses due to give evidence and said that the defence in the case has notified the State of the potential to call one defence witness during the trial, a Martin Murphy residing at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, Co Clare. A jury of seven men and five women was then selected from the jury panel to serve on the jury. The selection process took just over 20 minutes as solicitor, Daragh Hassett for Mr Gilligan and Ms Casey for the State each challenged potential jurors to serve. The maximum number of challenges is seven for each side. Judge Francis Comerford told the jury that the trial will commence on Wednesday morning and adjourned the case until then.
Irish Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Former All-Star hurler pleads not guilty to assaulting boy with stick
Former All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler, Niall Gilligan today pleaded "not guilty" to assault causing harm of a boy with a stick in October 2023. Before a jury panel at Ennis Circuit Court this morning, Mr Gilligan (48) replied "not guilty" when arraigned on two charges. Mr Gilligan said "not guilty" when arraigned on the charge of assault causing harm of the boy at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mt Ivers, Broadford Rd, Sixmilebridge contrary to Section 3 of the Offences Against the Person Act on October 5 2023. Dressed in a suit and tie, Mr Gilligan of Rossroe, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge also replied "not guilty" to producing a wooden stick capable of inflicting serious injury during the course of a dispute contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act at the same location on the same date. Niall Gilligan (Image: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer) Counsel for the State, Sarah Jane Comerford BL (instructed by State Solicitor for Clare, Aisling Casey) told the jury panel that the alleged offences occurred at the Jamaica Inn hostel, Sixmilebridge on October 5, 2023. Ms Comerford said that Mr Gilligan is alleged to have assaulted the boy "and used a wooden stick during that assault". Ms Comerford said that it is anticipated that the trial will take four to five days and should finish by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Ms Comerford called out a list of civilian witnesses to give evidence and included the name of the juvenile alleged injured party on the list. Ms Comerford also listed the names of five witnesses who have compiled reports for the trial. Ms Comerford also provided to the jury panel the names of 18 Garda witnesses due to give evidence. 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 Ms Comerford said that the defence in the case has notified the State of the potential to call one defence witness during the trial, a Martin Murphy residing at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, Co Clare. A jury of seven men and five women was then selected from the jury panel to serve on the jury. The selection process took just over 20 minutes as solicitor, Daragh Hassett for Mr Gilligan and Ms Casey for the State each challenged potential jurors to serve. The maximum number of challenges is seven for each side. Judge Francis Comerford told the jury that the trial will commence on Wednesday morning and adjourned the case until then. Sign up to the Irish Mirror's Courts and Crime newsletter here and get breaking crime updates and news from the courts direct to your inbox.
The Journal
15-07-2025
- The Journal
Former All-Ireland hurler Niall Gilligan pleads not guilty to assaulting boy with stick
FORMER ALL STAR and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan has pleaded 'not guilty' to the assault causing harm of a boy with a stick in October 2023. Before a jury panel at Ennis Circuit Court this morning, Gilligan (48) replied 'not guilty' when arraigned on two charges. Gilligan said 'not guilty' when arraigned on the charge of assault causing harm of the boy at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mt Ivers, Broadford Rd, Sixmilebridge contrary to Section 3 of the Offences Against the Person Act on 5 October 2023. Dressed in a suit and tie, Gilligan, of Rossroe, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, also replied 'not guilty' to producing a wooden stick capable of inflicting serious injury during the course of a dispute contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act at the same location on the same date. Counsel for the State, Sarah Jane Comerford BL, instructed by State Solicitor for Clare, Aisling Casey, told the jury panel that the alleged offences occurred at the Jamaica Inn hostel in Sixmilebridge on 5 October 2023. Comerford said that Gilligan is alleged to have assaulted the boy 'and used a wooden stick during that assault'. Advertisement Comerford said that it is anticipated that the trial will take four to five days and should finish by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Comerford called out a list of civilian witnesses to give evidence and included the name of the alleged juvenile injured party on the list. She also listed the names of five witnesses who have compiled reports for the trial. Comerford also provided to the jury panel the names of 18 Garda witnesses due to give evidence. Comerford said that the defence in the case has notified the State of the potential to call one defence witness during the trial, a Martin Murphy residing at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, Co Clare. A jury of seven men and five women was then selected from the jury panel to serve on the jury. The selection process took just over 20 minutes as solicitor Daragh Hassett, for Gilligan, and Casey, for the State, each challenged potential jurors to serve. The maximum number of challenges is seven for each side. Judge Francis Comerford told the jury that the trial will commence on Wednesday morning and adjourned the case until then.
South Wales Argus
18-06-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
No 10 says abortion law change must be ‘safe and workable'
The Commons voted by a majority of 242 to back Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi's amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill. The issue was treated as a matter of conscience, with MPs given a free vote and the Government remaining neutral. But Downing Street said that now MPs had made that decision, the Government had a responsibility to ensure that if it makes it to the statute book it is in an effective form. Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, who led the amendment to change the law on abortion (Chris McAndrew/UK Parliament) The Bill still has further stages to go through in Parliament and changes could be made to the measures in the House of Lords. A No 10 spokesman said: 'We'll look at this in detail, considering whether any changes are necessary to make it workable and safe. 'But, of course, this would not change the intent of the amendment passed.' The spokesman added: 'As with all laws, the Government has a responsibility to ensure it is safe and workable.' Gower MP Ms Antoniazzi said the change will remove the threat of 'investigation, arrest, prosecution or imprisonment' of any woman who acts in relation to her own pregnancy. She pushed for the change in the law after cases of women being investigated by police over suspected illegal abortions. Medics or others who facilitate an abortion after the 24-week time limit could still face prosecution if the change becomes law. Though the Government took a neutral stance on the vote, several Cabinet ministers were among the MPs who backed the amendment. They included Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, Defence Secretary John Healey, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, Environment Secretary Steve Reed, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, Scotland Secretary Ian Murray, Wales Secretary Jo Stevens and Commons Leader Lucy Powell. Kemi Badenoch and many members of the Conservative frontbench voted against it, but shadow education secretary Laura Trott voted in favour. Abortion in England and Wales currently remains a criminal offence unless with an authorised provider up to 24 weeks into a pregnancy, with very limited circumstances allowing one after this time, such as when the mother's life is at risk or the child would be born with a severe disability. It is also legal to take prescribed medication at home if a woman is less than 10 weeks pregnant. Efforts to change the law to protect women from prosecution follow repeated calls to repeal sections of the 19th century law the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act, after abortion was decriminalised in Northern Ireland in 2019. Kate Ellis, joint head of litigation at the Centre for Women's Justice, said: 'It is high time that these outdated, Victorian laws were removed from the statute books. 'This proposed change in the law will only impact a relatively small number of women each year who find themselves – in already desperate circumstances – threatened with imprisonment for a criminal offence they probably didn't know existed.' The changes do not cover Scotland, where a group is currently undertaking work to review the law as it stands there.
