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Case No. 16389Assault causing harm; production of an article capable of inflicting injury · Co. Tipperary · 8 Aug 2023

Two Nenagh men referred to Restorative Justice Programme over Silver Street shovel incident

On 8 August 2023 a shovel was used in an incident on Silver Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, and the shovel broke. CCTV captured the incident, and Ian Donnellan (35) was arrested and admitted his role. Donnellan was charged with assault causing harm and William Doyle (23) was charged with producing an article capable of inflicting injury. At Nenagh District Court, reported on 2 August 2024, both men were remanded on bail until November for assessment for the Restorative Justice Programme, to which they had been referred.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Where
The incident took place on Silver Street, Nenagh, County Tipperary.
When
The incident took place on 8 August 2023.
What happened
One man was struck with a shovel during the incident.
Weapon
A shovel was used in the incident and broke.
Investigation
  • The incident was captured on CCTV.
  • Ian Donnellan, aged 35, was arrested and admitted his role in the incident.
Charges
  • Ian Donnellan, aged 35, of St Joseph's Park, Nenagh, was charged with assault causing harm.
  • William Doyle, aged 23, of William Street, Nenagh, was charged with producing an article capable of inflicting injury.
In court
  • The case was heard at Nenagh District Court, as reported on 2 August 2024.
  • Both men were remanded on bail until November for assessment for the Restorative Justice Programme.
Other details
  • Two men were referred to the Restorative Justice Programme.
  • William Doyle was taken to hospital for bruises and cuts that required stitches.
  • In court, the defence said Ian Donnellan acted out of concern for his son.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place on Silver Street, Nenagh. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 8 August 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • weaponA shovel was used in the incident and broke. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe incident was captured on CCTV. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationDonnellan was arrested and admitted his role in the incident. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeIan Donnellan was charged with assault causing harm. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeWilliam Doyle was charged with producing an article capable of inflicting injury. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Nenagh District Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtDonnellan was remanded on bail to November for assessment for the programme. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtDoyle was remanded on bail until November for assessment for the Restorative Justice Programme. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherTwo men were referred to the Restorative Justice Programme. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherDoyle was taken to hospital for bruises and cuts requiring stitches. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Aug2024
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Court told Nenagh man charged with assault was acting ‘out of concern for his son’

    First report in the list of this case. Covers the Nenagh District Court hearing where both accused were remanded on bail for Restorative Justice assessment, and gives the defence accounts of the incident.

    accused, Ian Donnellan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ian Donnellanaccused, William Doyle, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Doyle