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Case No. 8541Assault · Co. Donegal · 27 Feb 2024

Bundoran man given suspended sentence for assaulting best man

Colin Harrison, a 46-year-old man of Bundoran, County Donegal, pleaded guilty to assaulting Michael Mulhern, his best man at his wedding, at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, on 27 February 2024. Harrison had failed to attend an earlier sitting before the case was heard at Ballyshannon District Court. On 20 July 2026 he was sentenced to four months' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and required to sign a bond to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Jul
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Colin Harrison pleaded guilty to assaulting Michael Mulhern, his best man, contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against The Person Act 1997.
Where
The assault took place at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, County Donegal.
When
  • The assault happened on 27 February 2024.
  • The sentence was reported on 20 July 2026.
Cause
Harrison's solicitor said the incident was a falling out between two people who knew each other.
In court
  • The case was heard at Ballyshannon District Court before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham.
  • A sergeant told the court that Harrison had two previous convictions.
Other details
  • Harrison had failed to attend an earlier sitting and was ordered to appear to hear the charge.
  • The judge said the attack was unprovoked and had a lasting impact on the victim and his family.
Sentence
  • Harrison was sentenced to four months, suspended for 18 months.
  • Harrison was required to sign a bond to keep the peace and be of good behaviour during the suspension.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe assault took place at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on 27 February 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeHarrison's solicitor said the incident was a falling out between two people who knew each other. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHarrison pleaded guilty to assaulting Michael Mulhern contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against The Person Act 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ballyshannon District Court before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA sergeant told the court that Harrison had two previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHarrison was sentenced to four months, suspended for 18 months. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHarrison was required to sign a bond to keep the peace and be of good behaviour during the suspension. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the attack was unprovoked and had a lasting impact on the victim and his family. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jul2026
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence for man who assaulted best man at Bundoran hotel

    Reports the guilty plea, sentence and court details for a February 2024 assault at a Bundoran hotel. No matching existing case was in the list.

    convicted, Colin Harrison, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colin Harrisonvictim, Michael Mulhern, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Mulhern