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Chef from Carlow and MMA fighter charged over ‘ferocious’ Temple Bar attack are refused bail

Chef from Carlow and MMA fighter charged over ‘ferocious’ Temple Bar attack are refused bail

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

A CHEF from Carlow town and an MMA fighter have been refused bail after appearing in court charged with a “ferocious” unprovoked attack in Dublin’s Temple Bar last week that left a man fighting for his life.

MMA fighter and chef refused bail over ‘ferocious’ Temple Bar assault

MMA fighter and chef refused bail over ‘ferocious’ Temple Bar assault

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Co-defendants, Dominic Smith, 36, and 28-year-old Leonel Ricci were remanded in custody