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7-year sentence for vicious, unprovoked pool cue attack is upheld

Summary

Liam Concannon, 25, of Killorglin, was convicted of assault causing serious harm after striking Darren Moriarty, 22, with a pool cue on St Patrick's Day 2014. The attack, described as vicious and unprovoked, left Moriarty with a fractured skull, lacerations, a subdural haematoma, severe headaches, contusions, ongoing migraines, distorted vision and night terrors. Concannon was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment, with the final 18 months suspended, by Judge Thomas O'Donnell on 29 May 2018. The Court of Appeal upheld the sentence, finding it fair and proportionate to the seriousness of the assault. Concannon had previously been convicted of assault, was extradited from the UK, and had claimed self‑defence, a claim rejected by the court. The appeal was dismissed by the three‑judge panel. Liam Concannon pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 7-year sentence for vicious, unprovoked pool cue attack is upheld. Charges or matters: assault causing serious harm to Darren Moriarty at Paud O'Neill's pub on Langford Street, in the town, on St Patrick's Day 2014. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• May 29, 2018 Incident
• 2019-04-01 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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