Two brothers in court over alleged hurley attack in Limerick

Two brothers were today remanded on continuing bail for trial, accused of assaulting a man, and being armed with hurleys during the course of the alleged attack. Cian Hayes (33) and Daragh Hayes (37), both with an address at Ballyashea, Kildimo, Co Limerick, appeared before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for trial, however it was adjourned to begin on Wednesday. The two accused siblings are each charged with assaulting a man, identified on charge sheets as Ciaran Ryan, causing Mr Ryan serious harm, at Ballyashea, Kildimo, on September 29, 2021, contrary to Section 4 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.

READ MORE: Former Lord Mayor of Dublin backs Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch’s right to run for the Dail READ MORE: Gardai to begin dig for missing boy Kyran Durnin amid fears he died two years ago Cian Hayes and Daragh Hayes are also each charged with producing a hurley during the course of the alleged assault on Mr Ryan, contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. Prosecuting barrister, Lily Buckley, BL, said the case was a “priority” matter among a list of trials before the current sessions of the Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. The two accused men were present in court today and they did not address the court.



Judge Colin Daly remanded both accused on continuing bail to appear before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for trial on October 23. Sign up to the Irish Mirror's daily newsletter here and get breaking news and top stories direct to your inbox..