Slash attack accused in court

A 20-year-old man appeared in court yesterday charged in connection with slashing another man on the face with a Stanley knife as part of an ongoing Traveller feud.

At a special sitting of Ennis District Court, Bernie McDonagh Jr, of 1 Ashline, Ennis, appeared on charges arising from an alleged violent incident at the Maid of Erin roundabout in Ennis, Co Clare, last Sunday.

Garda Albert Hardiman told the court there was “mayhem” at the roundabout during the alleged flare-up between the McDonaghs and Dohertys.