Ireland Aran Young ordered to pay €1,000 over Kinnitty pub assault
On 1 May 2023, Aran Young (34), of St Finnian's Park, Kinnitty, assaulted Jack Kinsella (22) at the Slieve Bloom Bar on Main Street, Kinnitty, Co Offaly, where a Garda sergeant said Young punched and kicked Kinsella several times, knocking him to the ground. Young admitted assaulting Kinsella, causing him harm. On 1 November 2023, Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court ordered Young to pay €1,000 to the victim. Sentencing was adjourned to 28 February 2024 for payment of further compensation, which is the latest development.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted1 Nov
2 reports - Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Aran Young (34), of St Finnian's Park, Kinnitty, admitted assaulting Jack Kinsella, causing him harm.
- Sergeant Brendan Kearns said Young punched and kicked Kinsella several times, knocking him to the ground.
- Where
- The assault took place at the Slieve Bloom Bar, Main Street, Kinnitty, Co Offaly.
- When
- The assault happened on 1 May 2023.
- Cause
- Words were exchanged between the two men and the court accepted there was an element of provocation.
- The defence said Young was out that night with his wife and that Kinsella made comments about his wife.
- Other details
- Kinsella, aged 22, had swelling, bruising and cuts, according to Sergeant Kearns.
- In court
- The case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody.
- Charges
- Young was convicted of assault causing harm after admitting the offence.
- Sentence
- Young was ordered to pay €1,000 compensation to the victim, reported on 1 November 2023.
- Sentencing was adjourned to 28 February 2024 for payment of further compensation.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAran Young admitted assaulting Jack Kinsella, causing him harm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatYoung punched and kicked the injured party several times, knocking him to the ground. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe assault happened at a pub in Kinnitty. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe assault happened at the Slieve Bloom Bar, Main Street, Kinnitty. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe assault took place at the Slieve Bloom Bar on Main Street in Kinnitty. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on May 1. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeWords were exchanged between both men and there was an element of provocation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeGardaí said Young punched and kicked the injured party several times, knocking him to the ground. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody presided at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceYoung must pay €1,000 to the victim. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned to February 28 the following year for payment of further compensation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned to February 28 for the payment of further compensation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherJack Kinsella had swelling, bruising and cuts. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said Young was out that night with his wife and the younger man made comments about his wife. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe injured party had swelling, bruising and cuts. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said Young was out with his wife and the younger man made comments about his wife. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe court accepted that words were exchanged between the two men and there was an element of provocation. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Nov2023Man 'clocked' in Offaly pub as attacker claims he made comments about wife
Reports that Young admitted the assault, was ordered to pay €1,000 compensation, and that sentencing was adjourned; the defence said the victim had made comments about Young's wife.
convicted, Aran Young, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aran Youngvictim, Jack Kinsella, 22, male, irish (judged from name)Jack Kinsella - 1 Nov2023Court hears man was punched and kicked in Offaly pub
Court report: Young admitted the assault, was ordered to pay €1,000 compensation, and sentencing was adjourned to February 28 the following year. The incident date is given only as May 1 with no year.
convicted, Aran Young, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aran Youngvictim, Jack Kinsella, 22, male, irish (judged from name)Jack Kinsella