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Two Carlow men sentenced for false imprisonment attack
Summary
Two men from Carlow have been sentenced for their roles in an attack on a man after a night of drinking and drug use. Philip Moore received four years and three months in prison, with the final 18 months suspended. Shane Coady received a suspended sentence of two years and three months. The victim, Alan Rossiter, was struck, punched, and placed in the boot of a car before being told he was going to be taken up the mountains. Moore was convicted of assault and false imprisonment, while Coady pleaded guilty to assault. The court heard that Moore had previously claimed the victim attacked him, but no evidence supported this. The victim described the attack as traumatic, affecting his quality of life and leaving him in fear. Judge Eugene O'Kelly noted the aggravating factors, including the false imprisonment and the use of violence. Moore's sentence was reduced due to his remorse and efforts to address his addiction. Coady's sentence was suspended due to his guilty plea and probation report indicating he acted under Moore's influence. Philip Moore pleaded not guilty. Shane Coady pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Two Carlow men sentenced for false imprisonment attack. Charges or matters: a charge of assaulting Mr Rossiter causing him harm at Rathellen that day. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- August 14 Incident
- August 15, 2022 Incident
- 2025-11-28 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: a charge of assaulting Mr Rossiter causing him harm at Rathellen that day (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Philip Moore (41) formerly of Rathellen, Leighlinbridge, Carlow, now living in Carlow town, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison. Shane Coady (26) of Bagnel Court, Bagnelstown, Carlow, received a suspended sentence of two years and three months after Judge Eugene O'Kelly accepted evidence that he was "acting under the direction" of Moore on the night.
Defendant
Charges: a charge of assaulting Mr Rossiter causing him harm at Rathellen that day (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Shane Coady (26) of Bagnel Court, Bagnelstown, Carlow, received a suspended sentence of two years and three months after Judge Eugene O'Kelly accepted evidence that he was "acting under the direction" of Moore on the night.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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