Former All-Ireland hurler Niall Gilligan to face assault trial for alleged attack on 12-year-old.

Former All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan faces an assault trial in July, following a pre-trial hearing in April due to the young age of the complainant. Gilligan, 48, denies assaulting a 12-year-old boy, causing harm. The trial will include testimony from two juvenile witnesses via video link, with intermediary assistance provided.