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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10879Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 15 Jul 2024

Carndonagh man affirms guilty plea over assault in Persian Bar

Anthony Cantwell, a 45-year-old man from Carndonagh, Co Donegal, is charged with assaulting another man and causing him harm at the Persian Bar in Carndonagh on July 15, 2024. Sources differ on the court: one names Letterkenny Circuit Court and another names Falcarragh District Court sitting at Letterkenny Courthouse. On February 22, 2026, Cantwell affirmed a guilty plea on a signed plea sent forward from Carndonagh District Court, and Judge John Aylmer requested an assessment of his suitability for community service. No sentence was imposed, and the latest development is that the case was adjourned until May.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Anthony Cantwell, 45, of Corvish, Carndonagh, is charged with assaulting another man and causing him harm.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the Persian Bar in Carndonagh, County Donegal.
When
The alleged assault took place on July 15, 2024.
Charges
The charge is contrary to section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
In court
  • Cantwell affirmed a guilty plea on a signed plea sent forward from Carndonagh District Court.
  • Sources differ on the court: one article names Letterkenny Circuit Court, while another says he appeared before Falcarragh District Court sitting at Letterkenny Courthouse.
  • Cantwell spoke only to confirm his plea.
  • Judge John Aylmer requested an assessment of Cantwell's suitability for community service.
  • The case was adjourned to the next sitting, which one article gives as May.
Sentence
No sentence was imposed.
Other details
  • Cantwell has had difficulty with alcohol use.
  • The court appearance was reported on February 22, 2026.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCantwell is charged with assaulting another man and causing him harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened at the Persian Bar in Carndonagh. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on July 15, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtCantwell appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtCantwell confirmed a guilty plea sent forward from Carndonagh District Court on a signed plea. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge John Aylmer requested an assessment of Cantwell's suitability for community service. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherCantwell has had difficulty with alcohol use. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Feb2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man affirms guilty plea over serious assault in Carndonagh bar

    Court appearance in which the accused affirmed a guilty plea on a signed plea sent forward from Carndonagh District Court. No sentence was imposed; the case was adjourned, with a community service assessment requested. The article gives the adjournment as until May.

    accused, Anthony Cantwell, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Cantwellvictim, male