Ireland Restorative justice explored in Longford GAA match assault case
On June 16, 2021, during a GAA challenge match between Kenagh and Ballymahon at St Dominics GAA grounds in Kenagh, County Longford, David McCormack says he was punched with a closed fist by an opponent, Leeross Gill (26), of Abeyderg, Kenagh. McCormack went to Longford Garda station to make a complaint, and Gill was charged with assaulting him, causing harm. McCormack reported injury to his teeth and damage to his braces, and Gill's solicitor said €2,000 had been saved in compensation. At a later sitting at Longford District Court, the matter was adjourned to February 4, 2025, and a report on the possibility of restorative justice was directed.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- David McCormack alleges he was assaulted by an opponent during a GAA challenge match.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place at St Dominics GAA grounds in Kenagh, County Longford.
- The match was a GAA challenge match between Kenagh and Ballymahon.
- When
- The alleged assault took place on June 16, 2021.
- Cause
- The complainant alleges he was punched by Leeross Gill, a 26-year-old man of Abeyderg, Kenagh, Longford, who was an opponent in the match.
- Weapon
- The alleged blow was a punch with a closed fist.
- Investigation
- McCormack went to Longford Garda station to make a complaint about the incident.
- Charges
- Leeross Gill was charged with assaulting David McCormack, causing him harm.
- Other details
- McCormack sustained injury to his teeth and damage to his braces.
- Repairing the braces was estimated at €1,500 and dental treatment cost €500.
- Gill's solicitor said his client had saved €2,000 in compensation for the injured party.
- In court
- The case returned to Longford District Court to explore the possibility of restorative justice.
- The judge adjourned the matter to February 4, 2025, and confirmed the direction for a restorative justice report.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged assault took place at St Dominics GAA grounds in Kenagh. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident happened during a GAA challenge match between Kenagh and Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on June 16, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeThe complainant alleges he was punched with a closed fist by an opponent, Leeross Gill. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe alleged injured party went to Longford Garda station to make a complaint. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeLeeross Gill faces a charge of assaulting David McCormack, causing him harm. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe court will return to explore the possibility of restorative justice. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned the matter to February 4, 2025 and confirmed the direction for a report. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe complainant sustained injury to his teeth and damage to his braces. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe cost of repairing the braces was estimated at €1,500, and dental treatment cost €500. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherGill's solicitor said his client had saved €2,000 in compensation for the injured party. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Nov2024Court to explore possibility of restorative justice in Longford GAA match assault case
Court follow-up: the case returns to Longford District Court to explore restorative justice. The judge adjourned the matter to February 4, 2025 and confirmed the direction for a restorative justice report. The article also reports the complainant's dental and brace costs and that Gill's solicitor said €2,000 had been saved in compensation.
accused, Leeross Gill, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Leeross Gillvictim, David McCormack, male, irish (judged from name)David McCormack