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Case No. 22403Assault · Co. Limerick · 13 Jun 2021

Man fined €500 for slapping barman at Mann's Hotel, Rathkeale

Patrick Kealy, 38, of Fairhill, Rathkeale, pleaded guilty at Kilmallock Court to assault after slapping a barman with an open hand at Mann's Hotel, Main Street, Rathkeale, on 13 June 2021, and was fined €500 by Judge Marie Keane.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Feb
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe injured party was working as a bar person at the premises. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant was asked to leave and refused. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant slapped the barman with an open hand. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant was ejected from the premises. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe had been in the bar earlier that day and returned later. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Mann's Hotel, Main Street, Rathkeale. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 13 June 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA complaint was made to gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtPatrick Kealy pleaded guilty at Kilmallock Court to assault. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Marie Keane presided over the case. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Marie Keane imposed a fine of €500. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMr Kealy has 12 previous convictions including two assaults, public order, criminal damage and careless driving. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMr Kealy had buried an aunt earlier on the day of the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMr Kealy is a married man with three children. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Customer who ‘slapped’ Limerick barman fined for assault

    Reports the guilty plea and sentencing of Patrick Kealy for slapping a barman at Mann's Hotel, Rathkeale, in June 2021. He was fined €500 and the court noted €1,000 compensation offered by his solicitor.

    victim, maleconvicted, Patrick Kealy, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Kealy