Two young men charged with murder of Limerick father

Liam Higgins died in hospital eight days after sustaining serious head injuries in an assault in Limerick City 

Liam 'Gingee' Higgins died in hospital eight days after the assault on St Patrick's Day, 2026. Picture: RIP.ie 

Two men have been charged with the murder of Limerick father Liam Higgins who died following a St Patrick’s Day assault.

Mr Higgins, aged 55, died in hospital eight days after sustaining serious head injuries in an assault at O’Dwyer’s Bridge, Athlunkard St on March 17, 2026.