Brothers of Kyle Hayes plead guilty to assault and producing hurley and wrench as weapons
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Two brothers of star Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes pleaded guilty on Wednesday morning to assaulting a man causing him harm, and being armed with a hurley and wrenches during the assault.
Daragh Hayes and Cian Hayes, both with addresses at Ballyashea, Kildimo, Co Limerick, admitted the offences before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
A barrister for Daragh Hayes made an application for a psychological report and a probation report in respect of Mr Hayes, citing “a complex family background”.
The victim, identified as Ciaran Ryan, was present in court, Lily Buckley, prosecuting counsel, told the court.
Daragh Hayes, 37, and Cian Hayes, 33, both stood in the dock before judge Colin Daly and spoke only to confirm their “guilty” pleas.
Daragh Hayes admitted one count of assault causing harm to Mr Ryan at Ballyashea, Kildimo, on September, 29, 2021.
Daragh Hayes also pleaded guilty to one count of producing a hurley during the assault on Mr Ryan, as well as to one count of producing a wrench during the assault.
Cian Hayes pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm to Mr Ryan at the same location on the same date.
Cian Hayes also admitted one count of producing a wrench during the course of the assault on Mr Ryan, contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990.
Brian McInerney, senior defence counsel for Daragh Hayes, applied to the court for a pre-sentencing psychological report and a probation report in respect of Daragh Hayes.
“There is a somewhat complex family dynamic, which a psychological report would be exceptionally beneficial to put before the court,” Mr McInerney said.
Lorcan Connolly, senior defence counsel for Cian Hayes, said his client had “no previous convictions, is married with a young family and has a lengthy work record as an engineer with a multinational company”.
Mr Connolly said he was seeking a pre-sentencing probation report only in respect of Cian Hayes.
Judge Daly said he would consider the necessity of the pre-sentencing psychological and probation reports on Friday next, October 25.
The two accused Hayes brothers, who were accompanied by their parents in court, were remanded on containing bail to appear for sentence at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on Friday.
Their brother, five-time All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes, is currently before the courts appealing a conviction for dangerous driving in which he received a two-year driving ban and a €250 fine.