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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11018Assault · Co. Offaly · 13 Oct 2024

Man given suspended sentence and fined for Banagher pub assault

Michael Connolly (42), of Beechgrove, Belmont, Birr, assaulted Noah Richardson at Simon Lyons' pub on Main Street, Banagher, Co Offaly, at about 1am on 13 October 2024, causing him injury that required treatment at the emergency department in Tullamore Hospital. Connolly was dealt with at Tullamore District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody said the assault was serious enough to warrant a sentence. The latest development, reported on 13 February 2026, is that Connolly received a three-month sentence suspended for three years and was fined €500.

  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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Michael Connolly (42), of Beechgrove, Belmont, Birr, was sentenced for assaulting Noah Richardson.
Where
The assault took place at Simon Lyons' pub on Main Street, Banagher, Co Offaly.
When
  • The assault took place at about 1am on 13 October 2024.
  • The sentencing was reported on 13 February 2026.
Other details
  • The assault caused harm to the victim, who was taken to the emergency department at Tullamore Hospital because of his injury.
  • Defence counsel David Nugent said there were complexities in Connolly's life.
  • A probation report indicated Connolly was at low risk of reoffending and was needed by his family at home.
Investigation
Sergeant Richard Thornton described the assault to the court.
In court
  • Judge Andrew Cody said the assault was serious enough to warrant a sentence.
  • Tullamore District Court was told Connolly had four previous convictions, one of which was for assault.
Sentence
  • Connolly received a three-month sentence, suspended for three years.
  • Connolly was also fined €500 for the assault.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe assault took place in Banagher, Co Offaly, at Simon Lyons' pub on Main Street. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on 13 October 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred at about 1am. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody said the assault was serious enough to warrant a sentence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe court was told Michael Connolly had four previous convictions, one of which was for assault. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceMichael Connolly received a three-month sentence, suspended for three years. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceMichael Connolly was also fined €500 for the assault on Noah Richardson. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe victim was taken to the emergency department in Tullamore Hospital because of his injury. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe assault caused the victim harm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel David Nugent said there were complexities in Michael Connolly's life. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe probation report indicated Michael Connolly was at low risk of reoffending and was needed by his family at home. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2026
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence for early morning assault in Offaly pub

    Reports the sentencing of Michael Connolly, including a three-month sentence suspended for three years and a €500 fine, and details of the assault and his background.

    convicted, Michael Connolly, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Connollyvictim, Noah Richardson, irish (judged from name)Noah Richardson