Ireland Case No. 3013Assault causing serious harm · Co. Westmeath · 3 May 2024
Boxer sentenced for assault causing serious harm in Mullingar
Mary Nevin, a 25-year-old woman and former international boxer, pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court to causing serious harm to her second cousin, Mary-Kate Nevin, 22, after stabbing her 12 times with a kitchen knife on Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, on 3 May 2024. The attack stemmed from a family feud over a €40 drug debt unrelated to the victim, who was left with permanent loss of mobility in her left arm and hand. The DPP urged a 10-to-15-year sentence, but Judge Keenan Johnson jailed Nevin for six years, having set a headline sentence of 12 years reduced to nine with the final three suspended.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court27 Jan
2 reports - Convicted27 Jan
3 reports - Sentenced22 May
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Mary Nevin, a 25-year-old woman and former international boxer, pleaded guilty to causing serious harm to her second cousin, Mary-Kate Nevin, 22, after stabbing her 12 times on the shoulder and down the arms.
- Where
- The attack took place on Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, near the accused's home.
- When
- The stabbing occurred on 3 May 2024, though one report gives the date as 23 May 2024.
- Weapon
- The accused used a black-handled kitchen knife.
- Cause
- The attack stemmed from a family feud over a €40 drug debt unrelated to the victim, and the accused's previous partner instructed her to carry out the assault.
- Charges
- The charge is causing serious harm under section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
- In court
- Mary Nevin pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court and was remanded in custody pending sentencing.
- Sentence
- Judge Keenan Johnson set a headline sentence of 12 years, reduced it to nine, and suspended the final three, resulting in a six-year jail term.
- Other details
- The victim, a hairdresser, lost all mobility in her left arm and hand, underwent a five-hour emergency surgery, plastic surgery and two blood transfusions, and suffers from PTSD, depression and nightmares.
- The accused had no recorded criminal convictions and had received the Probation of Offenders Act for public order and violent disorder offences seven weeks before the stabbing.
76 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA 24-year-old woman who represented Ireland in boxing pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm to a relative. (rte.ie)
- whatMary Nevin pleaded guilty to assaulting another woman. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe accused stabbed a distant cousin 12 times. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe accused stabbed the victim 12 times on her shoulder and down her arms. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim underwent emergency surgery, plastic surgery, and blood transfusions. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim lost all mobility in her left arm and hand. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim cannot return to work as a hairdresser. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was learning to drive but had to stop because she could no longer control a car. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim suffers from PTSD, depression, nightmares and flashbacks. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe accused had no recorded criminal convictions. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe accused received the Probation of Offenders Act for public order and violent disorder offences seven weeks before the stabbing. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe accused was engaged in a training course and availing of therapeutic supports. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe accused had a young child and was breastfeeding. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe accused had been attacked by a Russian coach in 2016 during a European Championship competition in Germany. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe accused suffered from depression and domestic violence in a past relationship. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe accused offered €5,000 as a token of remorse, which was declined. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMary Nevin pleaded guilty to causing serious harm to her second cousin, Mary-Kate Nevin. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim underwent a five-hour emergency surgery, plastic surgery and two blood transfusions (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim has lost all mobility in her left arm and hand (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was a hairdresser who had never been in trouble (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim barely knew the accused, having met her only once (irishtimes.com)
- whatMary Nevin offered €5,000 as a token of remorse which was declined (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe €5,000 will go to a local community initiative (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe had no recorded criminal convictions but received the Probation of Offenders Act for public order and violent disorder offences seven weeks before the stabbing (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe was an underage boxer who represented Ireland internationally (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim's partner was with her when the attack occurred (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe assault occurred on Austin Friar Street, Mullingar. (rte.ie)
- whereThe assault took place at Austin Friars Street, Mullingar. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe attack happened on a Mullingar street near the accused's home on Austin Friars Street. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe attack happened near the accused's home on Austin Friars Street in Mullingar. (rte.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred on 23 May 2024. (rte.ie)
- whenThe assault took place on May 3, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe attack happened on 3 May 2024. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe stabbing occurred on 3 May 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe attack took place on 3 May 2024. (rte.ie)
- causeThe defence said the assault was a disproportionate reaction. (rte.ie)
- causeThe attack stemmed from a row over a €40 drug debt that had nothing to do with the victim. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe row that led to the attack stemmed from a €40 drug debt unrelated to the victim. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe feud was sparked by a €40 drug debt that had nothing to do with the victim. (rte.ie)
- causeThe feud was sparked by a €40 drug debt (irishtimes.com)
- causeHer previous partner instructed her to carry out the assault (irishtimes.com)
- weaponThe accused was holding a black-handled kitchen knife. (thejournal.ie)
- weaponThe accused used a black-handled kitchen knife. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponMary Nevin stabbed the victim with a black-handled kitchen knife. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe charge of assault causing harm was upgraded to causing serious harm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe charge is causing serious harm under section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe charge is under section four of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe charge is under section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe charge was under section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act (irishtimes.com)
- courtMary Nevin appeared before Mullingar Circuit Court and pleaded guilty. (rte.ie)
- courtThe guilty plea was entered at Mullingar Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge renewed bail and adjourned sentence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded in custody on Tuesday evening pending sentencing. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case until later in the month to consider sentencing. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe DPP urged a 10-15 year sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge branded the attack as savage. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge criticised violent feuding among the Traveller community. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMary Nevin appeared before Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing. (rte.ie)
- courtThe DPP urged a prison term of 10 to 15 years (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge criticised violent feuding among the Travelling community (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned until 19 May. (rte.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned to May 19. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe Director of Public Prosecutions urged a 10 to 15-year sentence. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceMary Nevin was jailed for six years. (rte.ie)
- sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of 12 years, reduced it to nine years and suspended the final three. (rte.ie)
- sentenceShe was sentenced to nine years with the final three suspended on condition of not reoffending for seven years and complying with probation supervision (irishtimes.com)
- otherNevin had no previous convictions and was adhering to strict bail conditions. (rte.ie)
- otherMary Nevin has no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMary Nevin is awaiting a psychological report. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMary Nevin is subject to a curfew between 8pm and 8am. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMary Nevin has handed in her passport. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe article reports that a mother admitted stabbing her relative. (extra.ie)
- otherThe victim had emergency surgery, plastic surgery and blood transfusions and was left permanently injured. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe victim lost all mobility in her left arm and hand and cannot return to work as a hairdresser. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe victim was stabbed 12 times on her shoulder and down her arms. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 22 May2026Former elite boxer jailed for six years for ‘vendetta’ attack on cousin
Sentencing report detailing the judge's comments on feuding and knife crime, the DPP's recommendation of 10-15 years, the victim's injuries and impact on her hairdressing career, the accused's background as an international boxer, and the role of her previous partner in instructing the assault.
victim, Mary-Kate Nevin, 22, female, irish (judged from name)Mary-Kate Nevinconvicted, Mary Nevin, 25, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Nevin - 22 May2026Ex-boxer jailed over 'vendetta' attack on cousin
Sentencing report for a 2024 stabbing in Mullingar. No existing case in the list matches this incident.
convicted, Mary Nevin, 25, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Nevinvictim, Mary-Kate Nevin, 22, irish (judged from name)Mary-Kate Nevin - 20 May2026Mother who captained Irish boxing team stabbed cousin 12 times in ‘savage’ knife attack
Guilty plea and sentencing hearing at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court; judge remanded accused pending sentencing and adjourned the case until later in the month.
accused, Mary Nevin, 25, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Nevinvictim, Mary-Kate Nevin, 22, female, irish (judged from name)Mary-Kate Nevin - 1 May2026Young mother who captained Irish boxing team stabbed cousin 12 times in 'savage' knife attack
Reports the guilty plea, the court's description of the injuries and impact on the victim, the prosecution's sentencing request and the remand in custody pending sentencing.
convicted, Mary Nevin, 25, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Nevinvictim, Mary-Kate Nevin, 22, female, irish (judged from name)Mary-Kate Nevin - 28 Jan2026Mother ‘assaulted’ by Russian while boxing for Ireland admits to stabbing her relative
Only the headline is usable. The body is unrendered template code, with no date, location, names or court details. The headline's reference to being 'assaulted' by a Russian while boxing for Ireland concerns a separate event and is not recorded as a fact about this case.
accused - 27 Jan2026Midlands boxer admits assaulting woman, causing her serious harm
Reports the guilty plea and the upgraded charge at Mullingar Circuit Court, with sentencing adjourned to May 19. The assault is said to have happened on May 3, 2024 at Austin Friars Street, Mullingar.
accused, Mary Nevin, 24, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Nevinvictim, female - 27 Jan2026Midlands boxer pleads guilty to assault in Mullingar
Reports the guilty plea at Mullingar Circuit Court, the defence submissions and the adjournment of sentencing to 19 May. Adds that the defence called the assault a disproportionate reaction.
convicted, Mary Nevin, 24, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Nevinvictim