Ireland Gin glass assault pair avoid conviction in Ballina, Tipperary
At Flanagan's On The Lake restaurant in Ballina, Co Tipperary, around midnight on 13 June 2021, an altercation followed a spilt drink in which Kenneth Nealon, 33, of Corbally, Limerick, was struck across the head with a gin glass by Amy Delaney, 26, of County Laois, and Nealon struck Delaney in the face with his fist. Nealon sustained a 2cm laceration above his left ear requiring three surgical clips. At Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis, Delaney pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and paid €1,000 compensation, with the matter struck out and no conviction recorded. Nealon, who was charged with assault, was dealt with under the Probation Act with a €200 bond and two years' good behaviour.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court9 Apr
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced8 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- An altercation followed a spilt drink during which Nealon screamed obscenities about the women's weight, dress, and appearance, and Delaney's sister was pushed.
- Delaney struck Nealon across the head with a gin glass, and Nealon struck Delaney in the face with his fist.
- Nealon sustained a 2cm laceration above his left ear requiring three surgical clips.
- Where
- The incident took place at Flanagan's On The Lake restaurant in Ballina, Co Tipperary.
- When
- The offence occurred at around midnight on 13 June 2021.
- Charges
- Amy Delaney, 26, of Johnsboro, Mountrath, County Laois, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm of Kenneth Nealon, 33.
- Kenneth Nealon, 33, of Corbally, Limerick, was charged with assault arising from the incident.
- In court
- The case was heard at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis before Judge Alec Gabbett.
- Sentence
- Delaney paid €1,000 compensation and the matter was struck out with no conviction recorded.
- Nealon was dealt with under the Probation Act with a €200 bond and two years' good behaviour.
- Other details
- Delaney currently lives in England and has no previous convictions.
43 statements extracted from the articles
- whatNealon required three surgical clips to be put in place due to a 2cm laceration above his left ear. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatNealon was screaming obscenities about the women's weight, how they were dressed, and that they were ugly. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatDelaney's sister was pushed and Delaney intervened to get her sister up. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA drink had been spilt and a conversation took place about whether there would be an apology before the altercation. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatNealon required three surgical clips for a 2cm laceration above his left ear (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatNealon was aggressive, screaming obscenities about the women's weight, dress, and calling them ugly (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatDelaney's sister was pushed during the altercation (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA drink had been spilt, leading to a conversation about whether there would be an apology before the altercation (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatJudge Gabbett noted from CCTV that Nealon took off after Delaney with fists flying (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatDelaney's solicitor said the vitriol and abuse she suffered from Nealon that night was horrific (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatMr Nealon required three surgical clips to be put in place due to a 2cm laceration above his left ear. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatCCTV showed the injured party took off after Ms Delaney with fists flying. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThe man screamed obscenities in relation to their weight, how they were dressed and that they were ugly. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThe sister of Amy Delaney was pushed and she intervened to get her sister up. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatA drink had been spilt and an altercation took place between the man and female. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatKenneth Nealon pleaded guilty to the assault of Amy Delaney. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatCCTV shows Mr Nealon striking the woman in the face with his fist after he was assaulted. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Flanagan's On The Lake restaurant in Ballina, Co Tipperary. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe offence occurred at around midnight on 13 June 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around midnight on 13 June 2021 (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around midnight on June 13, 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on June 13, 2021. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeMr Nealon was struck across the head with a gin glass before the altercation. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeAmy Delaney, 26, of Johnsboro, Mountrath, County Laois, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm of Kenneth Nealon, 33. (limerickleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeKenneth Nealon of Hampsted Park, Shannon Banks, Corbally, Limerick, is facing an assault charge from the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeNealon is facing an assault charge from the incident and is contesting it (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeMr Nealon is facing an assault charge from the incident and is contesting it. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeMs Delaney pleaded guilty to assault causing harm of Mr Nealon. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis before Judge Alec Gabbett. (limerickleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
- courtJudge Gabbett accepted the compensation and struck out the matter, stating there was no party without fault. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtNealon is contesting his assault charge and the case is due to be heard at a later date. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtNealon's assault case is due to be heard at a later date (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtNealon was not in court but employed a solicitor to keep a watching brief (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Gabbett accepted the compensation and struck out the matter, saying there was no party without fault. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Killaloe District Court, sitting in Ennis. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceDelaney paid €1,000 compensation to Nealon and the matter was struck out with no conviction. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceDelaney paid €1,000 compensation and the matter was struck out with no conviction (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceMs Delaney paid €1,000 compensation to Mr Nealon and the matter was struck out. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed the Probation Act and a €200 probation bond with two years' good behaviour. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceMs Delaney escaped a conviction after providing €1,000 compensation to Mr Nealon. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherDelaney currently lives in England and has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMs Delaney currently lives in England and has no previous convictions. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherMr Nealon's head wound required three surgical clips. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Jun2023Court hears case of gin glass attack in popular restaurant
First report of this case. Both accused avoided a criminal conviction: Nealon under the Probation Act and Delaney after paying compensation.
accused, Kenneth Nealon, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Nealonaccused, Amy Delaney, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amy Delaney - 10 Apr2023COURTS: Woman struck man with gin glass in Tipperary restaurant during night out
Provides details of Amy Delaney's charge being struck out after €1,000 compensation, the judge's CCTV observations, the provocation (Nealon screamed obscenities about their weight, dress and appearance), Nealon's 2cm laceration requiring three surgical clips, and that Nealon is contesting his own assault charge due to be heard at a later date.
accused, Amy Delaney, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amy Delaneyaccused, Kenneth Nealon, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Nealon - 9 Apr2023Woman from the Midlands who struck man with gin glass during night out avoids court conviction
Reports the court hearing at which Delaney's case was struck out after she paid €1,000 compensation, with no conviction recorded. Provides detail on the provocation alleged by her solicitor, the CCTV evidence, Nealon's injuries (2cm laceration, three surgical clips), and confirms Nealon's own assault charge is still pending and being contested.
accused, Amy Delaney, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amy Delaneyvictim, Kenneth Nealon, 33, male, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Nealon - 6 Apr2023Woman who struck Limerick man with gin glass during night out avoids court conviction
Details of the court proceedings at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis where Judge Gabbett struck out Delaney's charge after €1,000 compensation, and that Nealon is separately facing an assault charge from the same incident which he is contesting.
accused, Amy Delaney, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amy Delaneyvictim, Kenneth Nealon, 33, male, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Nealon