Ireland Kildare brothers sentenced over Temple Bar pub assault
On 21 December 2024 a man was assaulted at Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, after he shouted 'up Usyk' during boxing-related banter in a pub bathroom. The suspects are Larry Connors, 32, and Michael Connors, 34, both with addresses at Millfield Close, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, and both were arrested after gardaí arrived at the scene. Both brothers pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Reports of the sentence differ: the opening line says eight months' jail, while the article body says 20 months with the final year suspended and a €3,000 handover condition. The latest development is the sentencing reported on 16 June 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced16 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was assaulted after shouting 'up Usyk' during banter in a pub bathroom.
- The victim suffered a chipped tooth, bruising, swelling and cuts to his face.
- Where
- The assault happened at Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin.
- When
- The assault happened on 21 December 2024.
- Cause
- The assault followed boxing-related banter after a televised fight.
- Investigation
- Both brothers were arrested after gardaí arrived at the scene.
- CCTV footage was reported to show Michael started the incident and Larry used the greatest force.
- Charges
- Larry Connors and Michael Connors pleaded guilty to assault causing harm.
- In court
- The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, and no victim impact statement was before the court.
- Sentence
- The opening line of the article reports eight months' jail, while the article body reports 20 months with the final year suspended.
- The suspended sentence was subject to conditions including handing over €3,000.
- Other details
- Larry Connors and Michael Connors both have addresses at Millfield Close, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was assaulted after shouting 'up Usyk' during banter in a pub bathroom. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe victim suffered a chipped tooth, bruising, swelling and cuts to his face. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe assault happened at Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe assault happened on 21 December 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe assault followed boxing-related banter after a televised fight. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationBoth brothers were arrested after gardaí arrived at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationCCTV footage showed Michael started the incident and Larry used the greatest force. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeBoth brothers pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. (kildarenow.com)
- courtNo victim impact statement was before the court. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceThe article's opening line reports the brothers jailed for eight months. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceThe judge imposed 20 months with the final year suspended, with conditions including handing over €3,000. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Jun2026Kildare brothers jailed after boxing-related pub banter ended in assault
The article's opening line reports eight months' jail, but the body reports a 20-month sentence with the final year suspended, and the body's figure is used here. It also mentions an earlier affray sentence from Wicklow, which is a separate case and not recorded.
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