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Case No. 14543Assault causing harm · Co. Longford · 18 Sep 2022

Man fined for assault causing harm at Longford nightclub

Dean Donaldson (24), of Roosky, County Leitrim, was charged with assault causing harm after a man was punched at Eden Nightclub on Ballymahon Street, Longford, in the early hours of 18 September 2022. No CCTV was available, and security staff identified Donaldson. He pleaded guilty, and the case was adjourned so he could pay compensation to the victim. In February 2025 the court convicted him and fined him €300, with four days in default, after he paid the full €500 compensation.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
A man punched another man in Eden Nightclub, Longford.
Where
The incident happened at Eden Nightclub on Ballymahon Street, Longford.
When
The incident happened in the early hours of 18 September 2022.
Cause
Donaldson claimed the injured man started an altercation with him and his girlfriend.
Weapon
No weapon was used; Donaldson admitted in a voluntary caution statement that he hit the man with a closed fist on the nose.
Investigation
Gardaí responded to a call about an assault, and as there was no CCTV they spoke to people present, including security staff, who identified Donaldson.
Charges
Dean Donaldson pleaded guilty to assault causing harm.
In court
The case was previously adjourned so Donaldson could pay further compensation to the victim.
Sentence
The judge convicted Donaldson and imposed a €300 fine, with four days in default.
Other details
  • Donaldson's solicitor said he had paid the full €500 compensation to the victim.
  • The injured man made a full recovery.
  • Donaldson had 19 previous convictions.
  • Donaldson is from Roosky, County Leitrim, and was 24 at the time of reporting.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA young man punched another man in a nightclub. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Eden Nightclub on Ballymahon Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí responded to a call about an assault at the venue on Ballymahon Street. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThere was no CCTV footage, so gardaí spoke to people present, and security staff identified the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeDonaldson pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was previously adjourned so Donaldson could pay the additional compensation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted Donaldson and imposed a €300 fine with four days in default. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDonaldson admitted in a voluntary caution statement that he hit another male with a closed fist on the nose. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDonaldson claimed the injured party started an altercation with him and his girlfriend. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured man made a full recovery. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDonaldson had 19 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDonaldson's solicitor said he now had the full €500 in compensation for the victim. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Feb2025
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man convicted for assault causing harm in Longford Nightclub

    Court outcome: Donaldson was convicted and fined €300 after paying €500 compensation to the victim. The incident took place on 18 September 2022. No existing case matched.

    convicted, Dean Donaldson, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Donaldsonvictim, male