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Sentence date set for 'Dubs' forward Diarmuid Connolly over unprovoked attack

Summary

Diarmuid Connolly, a 25‑year‑old Dublin football star, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Anthony Kelly at McGowan's pub in Phibsboro on 6 August. The attack, described as unprovoked, occurred at 3.40 a.m. and involved Connolly punching Kelly in the face and continuing to strike him on the ground, resulting in a fractured eye‑socket. Connolly issued an unreserved apology, accepted by Kelly, who shook hands with him after a hearing but declined compensation. Connolly paid €5,000 to Barnardos and the Rape Crisis Centre. The case was listed again, but Connolly was excused from attending. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 29 January before Judge Patrick Clyne. The offence carries a possible sentence of up to one year. Connolly has no prior convictions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Sentence date set for 'Dubs' forward Diarmuid Connolly over unprovoked attack. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 6 Incident
• January 29 Incident
• New Year Incident
• 2013-12-20 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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