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Jul 11 2024
Niall Gilligan GETTING WIGGY WITH IT charged with assault of 12 year old boy by Gordon Deegan news@clareecho.ie
ALL-IRELAND winning Clare hurler, Niall Gilligan has appeared in court charged with the assault causing harm of a 12 year old boy. At Ennis District Court on Tuesday, the 47-year old Sixmilebridge man appeared in connection with two charges, which he denies. Farmer and auctioneer, Mr Gilligan is charged with the assault causing harm of a 12-year old boy at the Jamaica Inn Hos-
tel, Mt Ivers Rd, Sixmildebridge on October 5 last. Gilligan of Rosroe, Sixmilebridge, is also charged with producing a wooden stick during the course of a dispute contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Mt Ivers Rd, Sixmilebridge on October 5. The court heard that the matters are to be “fully defended.” Judge Gabbett remanded Mr Gilligan on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on July 24.
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