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Case No. 16974Assault · Co. Louth · 2 Feb 2024

Man fined €200 for assaulting woman near Oriel Park, Dundalk

On 2 February 2024 on Carrick Road, Dundalk, near the entrance to Oriel Park, a man was seen to strike a woman in the mouth and then push her. The man, Liam Daly (31), was charged with assault, threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, and being intoxicated in a public place. On 12 June 2024 he was fined €200 at Dundalk District Court by Judge Eirinn McKIernan, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Jun
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was seen to strike a woman in the mouth and then push her close to the entrance to Oriel Park.
Where
The offence took place on Carrick Road, Dundalk, close to the entrance to Oriel Park.
When
The incident happened on 2 February 2024.
Charges
Liam Daly (31) was charged with assault, using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, and being intoxicated in a public place.
In court
Liam Daly was dealt with at Dundalk District Court.
Sentence
Judge Eirinn McKIernan imposed a €200 fine on Liam Daly.
Other details
  • A Garda sergeant told the court that members of the public were present and that the defendant had to be held up to stand.
  • The defendant continued to shout profanities at the woman.
  • Liam Daly had 12 previous convictions, according to the court.
  • The defence handed in a letter of support from the assault victim.
  • The defence said Liam Daly has been off alcohol for three years and was on a rare night out.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man struck a woman in the mouth and then pushed her close to the entrance to Oriel Park. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place on Carrick Road, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 2 February. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeLiam Daly was charged with assault, threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, and being intoxicated in a public place. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtLiam Daly was fined at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Eirinn McKIernan imposed a €200 fine. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherMembers of the public were present, and the defendant had to be held up to stand and kept shouting profanities at the woman. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant continued to shout profanities at the woman. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherLiam Daly had 12 previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor handed in a letter of support from the assault victim. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Liam Daly has been off alcohol for three years and was on a rare night out. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jun2024
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk Court: Assaulted a woman at Oriel Park

    Reports the sentencing of Liam Daly, who was fined €200 at Dundalk District Court. Adds the charges, the court details, his previous convictions and the victim's letter of support. Not matched to an existing case.

    convicted, Liam Daly, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Dalyvictim, female