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Case No. 20797Assault causing harm · Co. Tipperary · 13 Jun 2021

Gin glass attack at Ballina restaurant leads to Probation Act for Limerick man

On June 13, 2021, an altercation took place at Flanagan's On The Lake restaurant in Ballina, Co Tipperary, after a woman struck a man across the head with a gin glass. Kenneth Nealon, a 33-year-old man from Limerick, pleaded guilty to assaulting Amy Delaney, and Ms Delaney pleaded guilty to assault causing harm of Mr Nealon. At Killaloe District Court, sitting in Ennis, in June 2023 the judge applied the Probation Act to Mr Nealon, imposing a €200 probation bond with two years' good behaviour. Ms Delaney avoided a conviction after paying €1,000 compensation to Mr Nealon, and the court's sentences are the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Jun
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Kenneth Nealon, a 33-year-old man from Limerick, pleaded guilty to assaulting Amy Delaney.
  • CCTV shows Mr Nealon striking Ms Delaney in the face with his fist after he was struck with a gin glass.
Where
The incident took place at Flanagan's On The Lake restaurant in Ballina, Co Tipperary.
When
The incident took place on June 13, 2021, and gardaí arrived at the scene at 12.30am.
Cause
Mr Nealon was struck across the head with a gin glass before the altercation.
Weapon
A gin glass was used to strike Mr Nealon across the head.
Investigation
Garda Aine Troy spoke to Mr Nealon at the scene, where he was being treated in an ambulance and said he was irate.
Charges
Ms Delaney pleaded guilty to assault causing harm of Mr Nealon.
In court
The case was heard at Killaloe District Court, sitting in Ennis, with Judge Alec Gabbett presiding.
Sentence
  • The judge imposed the Probation Act on Mr Nealon and a €200 probation bond with two years' good behaviour.
  • Ms Delaney avoided a criminal conviction after providing €1,000 compensation to Mr Nealon.
Other details
Mr Nealon's head wound required three surgical clips.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKenneth Nealon pleaded guilty to the assault of Amy Delaney. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatCCTV shows Mr Nealon striking the woman in the face with his fist after he was assaulted. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Flanagan's On The Lake restaurant in Ballina, Co Tipperary. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on June 13, 2021. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeMr Nealon was struck across the head with a gin glass before the altercation. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeMs Delaney pleaded guilty to assault causing harm of Mr Nealon. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Killaloe District Court, sitting in Ennis. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed the Probation Act and a €200 probation bond with two years' good behaviour. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceMs Delaney escaped a conviction after providing €1,000 compensation to Mr Nealon. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherMr Nealon's head wound required three surgical clips. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jun2023
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Court hears case of gin glass attack in popular restaurant

    First report of this case. Both accused avoided a criminal conviction: Nealon under the Probation Act and Delaney after paying compensation.

    accused, Kenneth Nealon, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Nealonaccused, Amy Delaney, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amy Delaney