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Case No. 16093Assault · Co. Offaly · 4 May 2024

Tullamore man ordered to pay compensation after Coca Cola thrown at Supermacs staff member

Rocky McDonagh (21) of Cloncollig, Tullamore, was charged with assaulting a female member of staff at Supermacs at 1am on 4 May 2024, after a cup of Coca Cola was thrown at her. He pleaded guilty at the district court, and a report published on 10 September 2024 said he was ordered to pay the woman €500 in compensation. The case was adjourned to 18 September 2024 for the payment to be made.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Sep
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Rocky McDonagh (21) of Cloncollig, Tullamore, was charged with assaulting a female member of staff at Supermacs.
Weapon
A cup of Coca Cola was thrown at the woman and hit her on the shoulder.
Where
The assault took place on the Supermacs premises in County Offaly.
When
The assault took place at 1am on 4 May 2024.
Cause
  • Mr McDonagh had been intoxicated on the premises.
  • He dropped his plate of food, demanded a replacement, and threw the Coca Cola when none was provided.
Other details
  • Mr McDonagh had three previous convictions.
  • His solicitor said he was on disability.
In court
  • Mr McDonagh pleaded guilty at the district court.
  • The judge granted him legal aid because of his willingness to plead guilty.
  • The case was adjourned to 18 September 2024 for the compensation to be paid.
Sentence
The judge ordered Mr McDonagh to pay €500 compensation to the injured party.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRocky McDonagh threw a cup of Coca Cola at a female member of staff at Supermacs. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault happened at Supermacs. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened at 1am on May 4. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeMr McDonagh had been intoxicated on the premises. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMr McDonagh was charged with assaulting the woman. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMr McDonagh pleaded guilty. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid because of Mr McDonagh's willingness to plead guilty. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to September 18 for the €500 compensation to be paid. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge ordered Mr McDonagh to pay €500 to the injured party. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr McDonagh dropped his plate of food and demanded it be replaced before throwing the Coca Cola. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr McDonagh had three previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr McDonagh's solicitor said he was on disability. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Tullamore man who threw Coca Cola at Supermacs staff member ends up in court

    Court report on the sentencing of Rocky McDonagh for the Supermacs assault, including the compensation order, legal aid and the adjournment for payment.

    convicted, Rocky McDonagh, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rocky McDonaghvictim, female