Case No. 1376Assault causing harm · Co. Westmeath · 16 Feb 2024
Mark Conway pleads guilty to assault causing harm of partner in Athlone; sentencing adjourned
Mark Conway, 39, of Athlone, Co Westmeath, pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm to Kirsty Fitzpatrick, 27, on 16 February 2024, after punching, kicking and striking her with a golf club and a wooden floorboard. Judge Keenan Johnson indicated he was considering a six-year sentence but adjourned sentencing to November pending a probation report.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted9 Jul
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatConway punched Fitzpatrick in the face and kicked her in the ribs and head (irishtimes.com)
- whatFitzpatrick suffered severe bruising, flashbacks, trauma, insomnia and nerve damage to her left arm (irishtimes.com)
- whatFitzpatrick suffered nerve damage to her left arm (irishtimes.com)
- whatConway sent threats to Fitzpatrick after the attack, putting her in constant fear (irishtimes.com)
- whatFitzpatrick said she thought she was going to die and that Conway wrapped her hair around his hand (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe assault took place at Conway's home in Marine View, Athlone, Co Westmeath (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe assault occurred on 16 February 2024 (irishtimes.com)
- causeConway was drinking heavily on the day of the attack (irishtimes.com)
- weaponConway also used a wooden floorboard in the assault (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMark Conway pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Kirsty Fitzpatrick (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was heard at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Keenan Johnson (irishtimes.com)
- courtSentencing was adjourned to November pending a probation report (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe judge indicated he was considering a six-year sentence (irishtimes.com)
- otherConway was on bail for another assault on Fitzpatrick at the time (irishtimes.com)
- otherConway's father was present and pleaded with him to stop the assault (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Jul2025‘I thought I was going to die’: Woman beaten with golf club by partner in ‘savage’ attack, court hears
Guilty plea and sentencing hearing at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court; judge indicated a potential six-year term but adjourned to November for a probation report. Details of the assault, the victim's injuries, and Conway's prior bail for another assault on the same victim were given in evidence.
victim, Kirsty Fitzpatrick, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Kirsty Fitzpatrickaccused, Mark Conway, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Conway