Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9989Assault · Co. Louth · 26 May 2025

Kevin Gogarty sentenced over assault at Dundalk betting shop

On 26 May 2025, a 57-year-old man, Kevin Gogarty, was allegedly involved in an assault at Boylesports on Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, County Louth, against an injured party whose sex and age are not given. Gogarty was charged with assault with intent to cause bodily harm. The case was heard at Dundalk District Court, where it was told that no victim impact statement had been received and that he had 29 previous convictions. A court report published on 21 April 2026 said Judge Nicola Andrews imposed a three-month suspended sentence and a good behaviour bond.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 57-year-old man was charged in connection with an assault at a local betting shop.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Boylesports, Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, County Louth.
When
  • The alleged assault took place on 26 May 2025.
  • The court report was published by Dundalk Democrat on 21 April 2026.
Charges
Kevin Gogarty was charged with assault with intent to cause bodily harm.
In court
  • The case was heard at Dundalk District Court before Judge Nicola Andrews.
  • The court was told that no victim impact statement had been received.
Other details
  • The solicitor said the defendant is on a friendly basis with the injured party.
  • The court heard that the defendant had 29 previous convictions.
  • The solicitor said drugs were a problem in the defendant's youth but no longer are, and that he now has stable accommodation.
Sentence
The judge imposed a three-month suspended sentence and a good behaviour bond.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 57-year-old man was charged in connection with an assault at a local betting shop. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe assault was at Boylesports on Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 26 May 2025. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeKevin Gogarty was charged with assault with intent to cause bodily harm. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtNo victim impact statement was received. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a three-month suspended sentence and a good behaviour bond. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is on a friendly basis with the injured party. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 29 previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said drugs were a problem in the defendant's youth but are no longer, and he now has stable accommodation. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Apr2026
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man (57 ) charged with assault at a betting shop in Louth

    Court report on the case: the solicitor said the defendant is on a friendly basis with the injured party, the court heard of 29 previous convictions, and the judge imposed a three-month suspended sentence and a good behaviour bond. No earlier case in the list matches.

    convicted, Kevin Gogarty, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Gogartyvictim