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Case No. 28079Assault (section 3 assault causing harm) · Co. Waterford · 27 Aug 2020

Man sentenced for assault at U14 camogie match in Tramore

On 27 August 2020, Michael Walsh, 51, from Portlaw, crossed to the opposing side of the pitch and punched and kicked Tramore camogie mentor Thomas Corkery, in his 40s, during a U14 camogie match at the GAA grounds in Tramore. The incident followed vicious abuse hurled at a Portlaw player. A member of the public called gardaí, who arrested Walsh at the scene. Walsh pleaded guilty to section 3 assault causing harm at Waterford District Court and was sentenced on 10 February 2022 to three months in jail suspended for six months and a €2,000 fine.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
Walsh crossed to the opposing team's side of the pitch and punched and kicked Corkery, including kicking him while he lay on the ground.
Where
The incident occurred at the GAA grounds in Tramore during a U14 camogie match between Tramore and Portlaw.
When
The assault took place on 27 August 2020.
Cause
The incident arose after vicious abuse was hurled at a Portlaw player.
Investigation
A member of the public called gardaí, who arrested Walsh at the scene.
Charges
Walsh pleaded guilty to section 3 assault causing harm on Thomas Corkery.
In court
The case was heard at Waterford District Court.
Sentence
Walsh was sentenced to three months in jail suspended for six months and fined €2,000 to be paid within six months.
Other details
Walsh was described as a married father-of-one who is self-employed with no previous convictions.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe U14 players would have been 13 years old. (rte.ie)
  • whatWalsh crossed to the opposing team's side of the pitch and got involved in a tussle with Corkery. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe umpire submitted a match report to the GAA saying he was shocked at what he witnessed. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe match took place at the GAA grounds in Tramore. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred on 27 August 2020. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe incident arose after vicious abuse was hurled at a Portlaw player. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA member of the public called gardaí who arrested Walsh at the scene. (rte.ie)
  • chargeWalsh pleaded guilty to section 3 assault causing harm on Thomas Corkery. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Waterford District Court. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceWalsh was sentenced to three months in jail suspended for six months. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceWalsh was fined €2,000 to be paid within six months. (rte.ie)
  • otherWalsh was described as a married father-of-one who is self-employed with no previous convictions. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Feb2022
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence for man over assault at U14 match

    Reports the sentencing of Michael Walsh for assault at a U14 camogie match, including details of the incident, the court's reasoning, and the sentence imposed.

    victim, Thomas Corkery, 40s, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas Corkeryconvicted, Michael Walsh, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Walsh