Niall Gilligan
Niall Gilligan is a former All-Star hurler known for his significant contributions to the Clare senior hurling team, with which he won the All-Ireland Championship. Over his career, he gained recognition for his skill and dedication to the sport, earning accolades that solidified his status in the hurling community. Recently, he made headlines due to legal troubles, as he pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting a boy with a stick at a hostel in Co Clare.
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Recent news mentions
Niall Gilligan was found not guilty of assaulting a 12-year-old boy with a stick.
Niall Gilligan found not guilty of assaulting boy (12) with stick – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-23
Niall Gilligan, an All-Ireland winning Clare hurler, is accused of assaulting a 12-year-old boy with a stick.
Clare hurler Niall Gilligan ‘lost control’ and ‘punished’ boy with stick, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21Niall Gilligan is on trial accused of assaulting a then 12-year-old boy with a stick in 2023.
Jury to hear closing speeches in assault trial of All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
Niall Gilligan, a former All-Ireland winning hurler, is on trial accused of assaulting a 12-year-old boy.
Former hurler said he acted in ‘a reasonable manner’ at time of alleged assault on boy (12) – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Niall Gilligan is a former All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler who is accused of assaulting a 12-year-old boy.
Teenager says he did not see former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan hit his 12-year-old friend with a stick, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17
Niall Gilligan is a former All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler accused of assaulting a boy with a stick.
Boy could hear friend screaming as former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan hit him with a stick, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17Niall Gilligan is a former All-Star hurler accused of assaulting a 12-year-old boy.
Former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan ‘whacked’ boy (12) with stick, jury hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Niall Gilligan has pleaded not guilty to the assault of a boy.
Former All-Star hurler Niall Gilligan denies assaulting boy with stick at Co Clare hostel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15