Ciaran Whelan and Robert Costello jailed for assault causing harm

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Ciaran Whelan, 35, and Robert Costello, 35, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two counts each of assault causing harm.

They were sentenced to prison terms of three years and four months and two years, respectively, with portions suspended.

The case was recorded in January 2026.