Lavally man charged with serious assault on uncle
Wed, Oct 07, 2026
A young man accused of a serious assault on a member of his family was told that Gardaí could not accept the address he provided — of what was described as a “drop-in house” in Tuam — as part of his bail application.
Calvin Tierney, Claddagh, Lavally, appeared via video-link from prison before Judge James Faughnan at Ballinasloe District Court. He is charged with assault causing harm to Sean Tierney, Claddagh, Lavally on August 8 last.
The issue of jurisdiction has yet to be decided. If convicted in the District Court, the defendant could face up to one year in prison and a fine of up to €2,500.
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