Clare's former All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan to face trial for alleged assault of boy, 12

Daragh Hassett, solicitor for Mr Gilligan, told the court 'there is a complete dispute in relation to what is alleged to have happened here'

Former Clare Hurler Niall Gilligan denies the assault causing harm charge.

Former All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan has been sent forward for trial over an alleged “stick assault” on a 12-year-old boy.

Judge Gabbett sent Mr Gilligan of Rosroe, Sixmilebridge, for trial after the Book of Evidence was served in the case. Mr Gilligan denies the assault causing harm charge.