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Hurling dad ran at umpire 'swinging punches', court hears
Summary
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Michael Kelly ran at an umpire swinging punches during an underage hurling match in Irishtown. Kelly pleaded guilty to a section 2 assault after causing Paul Keane to fear he would be struck, although the court heard he did not strike him. Unidentified people later assaulted Keane, causing concussion; the court heard those injuries were not attributable to Kelly. Judge Orla Crowe continued Kelly's bail and adjourned sentence to April 13 while an apology and €1,000 payment are considered.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Hurling dad ran at umpire 'swinging punches', court hears. Charges or matters: committing the offence on March 5, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 5, 2023 Incident
- April 13 Adjournment
- 2026-03-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: committing the offence on March 5, 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Orla Crowe remanded Kelly on continuing bail for sentence on April 13, by which time she said enquiries should be made as to whether the injured party would accept his written apology and €1,000 he had brought as a token of his remorse.; Judge Orla Crowe remanded Kelly on continuing bail for sentence on April 13, by which time she said enquiries should be made as to whether the injured party would accept his written apology and €1,000 he had brought as a token of his remorse.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Mr Keane's view
- Sherrard Street
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