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Case No. 27797Assault · Co. Donegal · 11 Dec 2020

Man pleads guilty to assault at O'Neill's Bar in Donegal

Frankie Greene, 48, pleaded guilty at Donegal District Court on 2 March 2022 to assaulting Declan McGroary at O'Neill's Bar, Letterbarrow, on 11 December 2020. Greene punched McGroary a number of times in the head area, leaving the victim with scratch marks on his nose, a torn t-shirt, and headaches for a few days. The incident was captured on CCTV, which Judge Sandra Murphy said influenced the guilty plea. The judge expressed concern about a lack of genuine remorse and adjourned the matter to 28 March 2022 for finalisation.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Greene punched McGroary a number of times in the head area.
  • The victim had scratch marks on his nose, a torn t-shirt, and suffered headaches for a few days.
Where
The assault took place at O'Neill's Bar, Letterbarrow, Donegal.
When
The incident occurred on 11 December 2020.
Investigation
The incident was captured on CCTV showing Greene as the main aggressor.
Charges
Greene was charged with assaulting McGroary.
In court
  • Greene pleaded guilty at Donegal District Court on 2 March 2022.
  • Judge Sandra Murphy said the guilty plea was influenced by CCTV evidence and expressed concern about a lack of genuine remorse.
  • The matter was adjourned to 28 March 2022 for finalisation.
Other details
  • The incident followed on from a matter that had taken place a few days previously.
  • Greene made counter allegations against McGroary but no prosecution was brought against the victim.
  • The defence solicitor appealed for a charitable donation rather than a criminal conviction.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGreene punched McGroary a number of times in the head area. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe victim had scratch marks on his nose, a torn t-shirt, and suffered headaches for a few days. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe incident was captured on CCTV showing Greene as the main aggressor. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Sandra Murphy said she believed the guilty plea was influenced by CCTV evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge expressed concern that there was no genuine remorse. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 28 March for finalisation. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge stated the assault was a criminal charge and she was not there to arbitrate between the two families. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe incident followed on from a matter that had taken place a few days previously. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGreene made counter allegations against McGroary but no prosecution was brought against the victim. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor appealed for a charitable donation rather than a criminal conviction. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2022
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Plumber pleads guilty to punching plasterer in the head in 'scuffle'

    Court report of guilty plea; matter adjourned to 28 March 2022 for finalisation. Judge noted CCTV evidence and lack of genuine remorse.

    accused, Frankie Greene, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Frankie Greenevictim, Declan McGroary, male, irish (judged from name)Declan McGroary