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18 months jail for man who threw pint glass at woman attending his child's christening
Summary
In March 2015, Thomas Callery, aged 42, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for assaulting Danielle Byrne, aged 22, during a christening event at the Swiss Cottage pub in Santry. Callery threw a pint glass at Byrne after a melee broke out between Byrne and other guests. The glass struck Byrne's face, causing her to black out, suffer nerve damage to her eye, and receive scarring on her brow and cheek. Byrne reported anxiety attacks and the need for daily eye drops. Callery pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and was given a three‑year sentence with half suspended, plus twelve months of probation. The judge noted Byrne's intoxication and the chaotic circumstances but held Callery responsible for the injuries inflicted. The case highlighted the seriousness of violent conduct at public gatherings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 18 months jail for man who threw pint glass at woman attending his child's christening. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Danielle Byrne (22) on March 10, 2013 at the Swiss Cottage in Santry. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 10, 2013 Incident
- 2015-03-06 Publication
Why: Mr Staines said Callery suffers from clinical depression and because he supports his three children and six step children he cannot come up with compensation. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to Danielle Byrne (22) on March 10, 2013 at the Swiss Cottage in Santry (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Mary Ellen Ring imposed a three year sentence with half suspended and ordered Callery to undergo twelve months probation supervision on his release.
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