Ireland MMA fighter Sinead Kavanagh charged over alleged air-rage on Aer Lingus flight
Professional MMA fighter Sinead Kavanagh, 40, was charged under section 2 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act over an alleged air-rage incident on Aer Lingus flight EI1765 on 8 March 2026. She appeared before Dublin District Court where a formal disclosure order was granted and she was ordered to return on 11 June 2026 to enter a plea.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged1 May
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports23 statements extracted from the articles
- whatShe allegedly engaged in behaviour that was threatening and abusive in nature, whether by word or gesture, with intent to cause a breach of the peace. (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe allegedly engaged in threatening and abusive behaviour with intent to cause a breach of the peace. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place on Aer Lingus flight EI1765 in the jurisdiction of the State. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged incident occurred on 8 March on flight EI1765 in the jurisdiction of the State. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged incident occurred on 8 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe gardai did not witness the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeShe is accused of an offence under section 2 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge granted a formal disclosure order. (irishtimes.com)
- courtShe was ordered to appear again on 11 June to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
- courtShe appeared before Judge Brendan O'Reilly at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge O'Reilly granted a formal disclosure order. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtShe was ordered to appear again on 11 June 2026 to enter a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHer solicitor Luke Staines addressed the proceedings and made legal submissions. (irishtimes.com)
- otherStaines received a summary of the prosecution evidence but it was a matter gardaí had not witnessed. (irishtimes.com)
- otherStaines wished to have copies of any statements furnished. (irishtimes.com)
- otherStaines asked for a lengthy adjournment because his client will be away in the coming weeks. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe did not address the court and no prosecution evidence had been heard. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe is a featherweight fighter and former five-time national boxing champion. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe represented Ireland alongside Katie Taylor at the 2012 World Championships. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe later switched to professional mixed martial arts. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe is the mother of one and has 28,000 Instagram followers. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe is a former five-time national boxing champion who represented Ireland alongside Katie Taylor at the 2012 World Championships. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherShe is a mother of one with 28,000 Instagram followers. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 May2026MMA fighter Sinead Kavanagh charged over alleged air-rage on Aer Lingus flight
First report of the charge. Kavanagh appeared at Dublin District Court where her solicitor Luke Staines requested copies of witness statements and a lengthy adjournment. Judge Brendan O'Reilly granted a formal disclosure order and set a return date of 11 June 2026.
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Details of the court appearance: solicitor Luke Staines sought a lengthy adjournment and copies of statements, the judge granted a formal disclosure order, and Kavanagh was ordered to appear again on 11 June to enter a plea. Additional background on her boxing and MMA career provided.
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