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Former GAA star (74) attacked in pub after asking man to leave his daughter alone

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Nigel McEvoy, 46, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to former GAA star Paddy Keogh, 74, after Keogh asked him to leave his daughter alone. McEvoy, who has 14 prior convictions including nine public order offences, attacked Keogh at Mercantile Bar on 24 November 2018. The assault involved McEvoy grabbing Keogh from behind, punching him, and then placing his foot on Keogh's neck, causing severe injury. Keogh, who has early onset dementia and lives in a nursing home, suffered cuts, swelling, and a knocked‑out tooth. McEvoy, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was remanded on bail pending sentencing on 5 October. The judge described the attack as "shocking" and noted its extremely severe impact on Keogh.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former GAA star (74) attacked in pub after asking man to leave his daughter alone. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Paddy Keogh (74) at Mercantile Bar, Dame Street, Dublin on November 24, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 24, 2018 Adjournment
• October 5 Adjournment
• 2022-05-24 Publication

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Topics

Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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