Ireland Man sent forward for trial over alleged assault during GAA match in Glasnevin
Cormac Goodman, a 28-year-old man, is accused of assault causing harm to a male player during a football match at Na Fianna GAA club on St Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin, on 4 September 2022. He was charged with attacking and injuring another player with a move described as mixed martial arts, and was served with a book of evidence at Dublin District Court. Judge Cephas Power granted a return for trial order sending him to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, as reported on 10 April 2024. Goodman's defence solicitor said he pleads not guilty. The latest development is that the case will be listed for mention at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on May 2.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Cormac Goodman, 28, is accused of assault causing harm to a male player during a football match.
- The court heard there was kicking and the complainant suffered a serious knee injury.
- The medical report described a fracture to the lateral tibial plateau and a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament.
- Where
- The incident happened at Na Fianna GAA club on St Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin.
- When
- The incident happened on 4 September 2022.
- Cause
- It was alleged that Goodman put his legs around the injured party in a move described as mixed martial arts.
- Investigation
- Goodman was served with a book of evidence at Dublin District Court.
- Charges
- Goodman was charged with attacking and injuring another player.
- In court
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the case be heard in the District Court, but after medical evidence a judge ruled it should be dealt with at the higher level, which has broader sentencing powers.
- Judge Cephas Power granted a return for trial order sending Goodman to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- Goodman's defence solicitor said he pleads not guilty.
- The case will be listed for mention at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on May 2.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGoodman is accused of assault causing harm to a male player. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe court heard there was kicking and the complainant suffered a serious knee injury. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe complainant suffered a fracture to the lateral tibial plateau. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe medical report also described a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at Na Fianna GAA club on St Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on 4 September 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeIt was alleged that Goodman put his legs around the injured party in a move described as mixed martial arts. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGoodman was served with a book of evidence at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeGoodman was charged with attacking and injuring another player. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAfter medical evidence was provided, a judge ruled the case should be dealt with at the higher level, which has broader sentencing powers. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Cephas Power granted a return for trial order sending Goodman to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case will be listed for mention at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on May 2. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtGoodman's defence solicitor said he pleads not guilty. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the case be heard in the District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Apr2024Man to stand trial over alleged assault during GAA match involving 'MMA move'
First report of this case in the list. Covers the District Court return for trial order, the case being sent to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, and the not guilty plea.
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