Ireland Case No. 3637Assault with intent to cause bodily harm · Co. Dublin · 4 Sep 2021
John Griffiths, 41, given suspended sentence for assault outside Conor McGregor's pub in Dublin
John Griffiths, 41, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to cause bodily harm at the Black Forge Inn, Drimnagh Road, Dublin, on 4 September 2021, and was given a 15-month sentence suspended in full at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced7 Mar
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Key facts
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- whatThe injured party had facial injuries, a bleeding nose, red marks on his face, a laceration to his lip, and swelling to his right eye. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim's T-shirt and jeans were covered in blood. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCCTV showed the injured party being assaulted by two men, continuing after he was knocked to the ground and was unconscious. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe assault took place at the Black Forge Inn, Drimnagh Road, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on 4 September 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí were on mobile patrol at around midnight when alerted to the assault. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeJohn Griffiths pleaded guilty to assault with intent to cause bodily harm. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge Martina Baxter handed down a 15-month sentence, suspended in full for 15 months. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGriffiths has an address at Iveagh Trust, Kevin Street, but lives in the US. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGriffiths has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
- otherA sum of €5,000 was available as a token of remorse which the injured party was willing to accept. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGriffiths' brother took his own life in 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGriffiths was intoxicated on the night of the assault. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGriffiths previously had a window washing business and moved to California at age 17. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGriffiths has a daughter and two grandchildren in California whom he provides financial support to. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGriffiths sublets apartments in Los Angeles and one in Ireland and has a modest income. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge considered deferring sentence but was not satisfied it could be applied. (irishtimes.com)
- otherProbation supervision was not appropriate as Griffith lives outside the jurisdiction. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Mar2026Man spared jail over ‘ferocious’ and ‘unprovoked’ assault outside Conor McGregor’s pub
Sentencing details including the suspended 15-month sentence, description of the victim's injuries, CCTV evidence showing two men, and mitigation including Griffiths' brother's suicide and his residence in the US.
victim, maleconvicted, John Griffiths, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Griffithssuspect, male