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"Avid sports fan" attacked man with baseball bat after row over Olympic Sailing
Summary
Plasterer Patrick O'Reilly, 56, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to assault causing harm and unlawful production of a baseball bat. The incident occurred on August 8, 2016, at the Kiltipper Inn in Tallaght, where O'Reilly allegedly attacked Frank Shannon following a dispute over Olympic sailing. Garda Cian Steers testified that O'Reilly struck Mr. Shannon multiple times before being disarmed by others. Mr. Shannon suffered a full-depth hole in his upper lip, resulting in a permanent scar, though no bones or teeth were broken. O'Reilly handed himself in to gardai the following day. In mitigation, defense counsel Gaby Dean BL highlighted O'Reilly's remorse, his clean criminal record, and his background in sports, including two caps for Ireland in hockey. Judge Patrick Quinn acknowledged that O'Reilly made a "stupid decision" but noted his immediate admission of guilt and apologetic demeanor. The court suspended a 12-month prison sentence on the condition that O'Reilly pays €1,000 to the victim. The judge cited O'Reilly's good character and remorse as key factors in the disposal.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Avid sports fan" attacked man with baseball bat after row over Olympic Sailing. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Mr Shannon at the Kiltipper Inn on August 8, 2016; unlawful production of a baseball bat during a dispute. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 8, 2016 Incident
- 2018-05-04 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to Mr Shannon at the Kiltipper Inn on August 8, 2016; unlawful production of a baseball bat during a dispute (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He suspended a 12-month prison sentence on condition that O'Reilly pay a sum of €1,000 to the victim.
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