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Drunken brawl over derogatory remark about woman's weight
Summary
In a drunken brawl on 24 April 2018, Natalie Mulligan (33), Mark Connolly (25) and Stephen McNamee (25) pleaded guilty to three assault‑causing‑harm charges after a derogatory remark about Mulligan's weight triggered a fight. The incident began when Paul O'Kelly, a graphic designer, was denied entry to a pub in Rathmines. O'Kelly approached Mulligan, who was eating a kebab, and made a comment about her weight. A confrontation ensued, involving members of a local GAA club. The trio then attacked O'Kelly in the car park of Rathmines Garda Station, punching and kicking him while he lay on the ground. CCTV footage showed the assault, leading to the defendants' remorse and acceptance of responsibility. O'Kelly suffered nerve damage to his thumb, required surgery, and has undergone counselling. Sentencing was adjourned to October, with the court awaiting the victim's wishes regarding restitution. The defendants had no prior convictions and expressed genuine remorse. The case remains at the sentencing stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drunken brawl over derogatory remark about woman's weight. Charges or matters: three charges of assault causing harm at Rathgar Road, Rathmines on April 24, 2018. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- April 24, 2018 Incident
- 2020-06-25 Publication
Why: He returned the next day and received a CT brain and facial scan and was kept overnight because he had vomited earlier that day. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three charges of assault causing harm at Rathgar Road, Rathmines on April 24, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Karen O'Connor adjourned sentencing to October for finalisation of sentence.
Defendant
Charges: three charges of assault causing harm at Rathgar Road, Rathmines on April 24, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Karen O'Connor adjourned sentencing to October for finalisation of sentence.
Defendant
Charges: three charges of assault causing harm at Rathgar Road, Rathmines on April 24, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Karen O'Connor adjourned sentencing to October for finalisation of sentence.
Places mentioned
- Rathgar Road
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- He ran towards Rathmines Garda Station
- ground. Footage from the garda station
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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