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Case No. 20515Assault causing harm · Co. Tipperary · 4 Jul 2021

Tipperary man faces community service for assault causing harm

Thomas Dooley, 24, of Lower Graigue, Kilruane, Co Tipperary, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after gardaí attended a disturbance at Silver Street, Nenagh, at 12.20am on July 4, 2021. The injured man, whose age is not given, said Mr Dooley had hit him a number of times and he suffered cuts to his lip and chin. At Nenagh District Court, the case was reported on June 30, 2023, and the judge said she would consider a community service order and adjourned the case to July 14 to assess whether Mr Dooley is suitable. No sentence has been imposed yet, and the adjournment to July 14 is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Thomas Dooley, 24, of Lower Graigue, Kilruane, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm.
  • Mr Dooley assaulted another man, causing him harm.
  • The injured man told gardaí that Mr Dooley had hit him a number of times.
  • The victim sustained cuts to his lip and chin.
Where
The assault took place at Silver Street, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.
When
Gardaí went to the scene of a disturbance at 12.20am on the night of the offence, July 4, 2021.
Cause
One account says the assault arose when Mr Dooley was approached by his cousin, who said he had been unfairly treated by another party; the court report describes the attack as unexplained.
Investigation
Sgt Regina McCarthy told the court that gardaí attended the scene.
In court
  • The case was heard at Nenagh District Court and reported on June 30, 2023.
  • The judge said she would consider a community service order and adjourned the case to July 14 to see whether Mr Dooley is suitable for community service.
Other details
  • Mr Dooley has 23 previous convictions, all under the Road Traffic Act.
  • Mr Dooley handed €1,000 to his solicitor to compensate the victim.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThomas Dooley pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe man assaulted another man, causing him harm. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe injured man said Mr Dooley had hit him a number of times. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe victim sustained cuts to his lip and chin. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenGardaí went to the scene of a disturbance at 12.20am on the night in question. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeThe assault arose when Mr Dooley was approached by his cousin, who said he had been unfairly treated by another party. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Nenagh District Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she would consider a community service order for the defendant. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to July 14 to see whether Mr Dooley is suitable for community service. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherMr Dooley had 23 previous convictions, all under the Road Traffic Act. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherMr Dooley handed €1,000 to his solicitor to compensate the victim. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2023
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary man faces community service for assault causing harm in 'unexplained attack'

    This is a separate case from the Tralee murder of Thomas Dooley (case 1970 and related records). It concerns an assault in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, and the case was adjourned for a community service assessment.

    accused, Thomas Dooley, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Dooleyvictim, male