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Jail for man involved in "savage" snooker club brawl

Summary

A 23‑year‑old man named Sean Carlyle was sentenced to three years for violent disorder after a savage brawl at Kusanta Snooker Club in Tallaght on 22 December 2013. The incident involved a group that used snooker cues, bottles and a metal security pole as weapons. CCTV footage was shown to the court. Carlyle pleaded guilty to violent disorder and production of articles. Two other men remain before the courts and a fourth, Christopher Wynne, has died. The brawl left three injured parties – two men and a woman – with serious wounds, including stab wounds to a lung and broken arms. Judge Melanie Greally described the group's actions as "extreme acts of violence" and imposed a three‑year sentence, suspending the final year. The case was prosecuted by Noel Devitt BL, with Garda Aidan Ferris testifying about the injuries and the chaotic scene.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for man involved in "savage" snooker club brawl. Charges or matters: violent disorder and production of articles at Kusanta Snooker Club, Killinarden Way, Tallaght on December 22, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 22, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-06-02 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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