Former Clare hurler and All-Ireland winner Niall Gilligan is charged with assault causing harm to boy (12)

Former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan. Photo: sportsfile

Gordon Deegan

Former Clare hurler and All-Ireland winner Niall Gilligan has appeared in court charged with assault causing harm to a 12-year-old boy.

The 47-year-old, from Sixmilebridge, appeared before Ennis District Court yesterday in connection with two charges, which he denies.