BALLINASLOE MAN REMANDED IN CUSTODY OVER ROSSAVEAL ASSAULT

Date Published: 05-Feb-2013

A 21 year-old Ballinasloe man has been remanded in custody in connection with a serious assault on another young man at Rosaveal Pier over the weekend.

Jason McLoughlin, from Ballyglass, Ahascragh, Ballinasloe appeared in custody before Galway District Court today.

Jason McLoughlin is charged with assaulting 23 year old David Kilbane at Rossaveal Pier causing him harm in the early hours of Sunday morning, February 3.

Garda Shane Prendergast gave evidence of arresting and charging the accused at 8.20pm yesterday evening at Galway Garda Station.

McLoughlin made no reply when the charge was put to him.

Inspector Brendan Carroll said Gardai had no objection to bail with conditions attached.

Defence solicitor, Adrian MacLynn said his client was not in a position to take up bail.

Judge Mary Fahy remanded McLoughlin in custody with consent to bail to appear before Harristown District Court next Friday, February 8 for DPP's directions.

Bail was granted on McLoughlin’s own surety of €1,000, half to be lodged in court, and one independent surety of €5,000, with half to be lodged.

Further bail conditions are that he sign on daily at Ballinasloe Garda Station, reside at his home address, observe a curfew between 9pm and 8 am, surrender his passport and not apply for a new one or any other travel documents, stay away from Connemara and Galway city except for court appearances, have no contact with the injured party or witnesses and abstain from alcohol.

McLoughlin, who is single and unemployed was granted free legal aid.

The victim, who is from Barna, is currently in a serious condition at Beaumont Hospital where he is being treated for a serious head injury.