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02 Jan 2026

Man arrested after serious assault in Ballaghaderreen

The incident occurred on Barrack Street in the early hours of New Year's Day

Man arrested after serious assault in Ballaghaderreen

Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with their investigation into a serious assault that took place on Barrack Street, Ballaghaderreen on January 1 2026.

The man, aged in his 40s, is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a station in the Garda North Western Region.

The incident occurred on Barrack Street at around 1am. A male (aged in his 30s) was brought to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, where he remains in a critical condition.

A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed and an incident room has been established in Castlerea Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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