National court archive · 2026-03-26
Hurling dad ran at umpire 'swinging punches', court hears
At a glance
- Crime
- section 2 assault
- People
- Michael Kelly, Paul Keane, Garda David Walsh, John Gallagher BL, Shaun Smyth BL, Judge Orla Crowe
- Locations
- Irishtown, Dublin, Sherrard St Lower
- Court
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Outcome
- remanded Kelly on continuing bail for sentence on April 13
Summary
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Michael Kelly ran at an umpire swinging punches during an underage hurling match in Irishtown. Kelly pleaded guilty to a section 2 assault after causing Paul Keane to fear he would be struck, although the court heard he did not strike him. Unidentified people later assaulted Keane, causing concussion; the court heard those injuries were not attributable to Kelly. Judge Orla Crowe continued Kelly’s bail and adjourned sentence to April 13 while an apology and €1,000 payment are considered.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie