Ireland Dublin man to face trial over alleged MMA move at Gaelic football match
On 4 September 2022, a man was allegedly assaulted during a Gaelic football match at Na Fianna GAA club in Glasnevin, Dublin, in what was described as a mixed martial arts move. The man suspected of the assault is Cormac Goodman, 28, a man from Dublin, and the complainant is a man whose age is not given. Goodman was charged with assault causing harm, and in February 2024 the Director of Public Prosecutions directed the case to Dublin District Court, where Judge Bryan Smyth moved it to the higher court with broader sentencing powers. Goodman has pleaded not guilty, and the latest development is an adjournment until April so that prosecutors can serve a book of evidence and a return for trial order can be granted.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Cormac Goodman, 28, is accused of assault causing harm to a male on 4 September 2022.
- The complainant suffered a fracture to the lateral tibial plateau.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place at Na Fianna GAA club on St Mobhi Road in Glasnevin, Dublin.
- When
- The alleged assault took place on 4 September 2022 during a Gaelic football match.
- Cause
- It is alleged that Goodman put his legs around the injured party in what was described as a mixed martial arts move.
- Investigation
- Gardaí sought further medical evidence on the expected recovery time, and the updated report described the injury as a severe joint injury, particularly in a young athletic individual.
- Charges
- Goodman is charged with assault causing harm.
- In court
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the case be heard in the jurisdiction of Dublin District Court.
- Judge Bryan Smyth held that the case should be dealt with at the higher level, which has broader sentencing powers, and the case was reported as facing Circuit Court trial.
- The court heard that there was kicking as a result of the alleged incident.
- Goodman pleads not guilty, according to his defence solicitor.
- The case was adjourned until April for prosecutors to serve a book of evidence and for a return for trial order to be granted.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCormac Goodman is accused of assault causing harm to a male on 4 September 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe complainant suffered a fracture to the lateral tibial plateau. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at Na Fianna GAA club in Glasnevin, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeIt was alleged that Goodman put his legs around the injured party in what was described as a mixed martial arts move. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeGoodman is charged with assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe court heard that there was kicking as a result of the alleged incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed the case to be heard in the jurisdiction of Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Bryan Smyth held that the case should be dealt with at the higher level, which has broader sentencing powers. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe defendant pleads not guilty, according to his defence solicitor. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned until April for prosecutors to serve a book of evidence and for a return for trial order to be granted. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Feb2024Dublin man to face trial over alleged 'MMA move' during Gaelic football match
First report of this case. It gives the charge, the venue (Na Fianna GAA club), the alleged move, the injury, the not guilty plea, and the adjournment to April for a book of evidence.
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