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Case No. 30350Assault · Co. Offaly · 4 Oct 2020

Two Tullamore men convicted of assault, one sentenced to two-and-a-half years

On 4 October 2020, Adam Doyle, 20, and Andrew Claffey, 21, both of Tullamore, County Offaly, assaulted Daryl O'Brien and Gary Kelly at and outside the Phoenix Bar in O'Connor Square. Kelly was knocked unconscious, kicked while on the ground, and taken to hospital with cuts to his head. Doyle admitted to both assaults and Claffey pleaded guilty to assaulting Kelly. At Tullamore Circuit Court before Judge Keenan Johnson, Doyle was sentenced to two-and-a-half years with probation and mental health conditions, and €6,000 in compensation was paid to the victims. Claffey's sentence was adjourned to 7 December pending payment of a further €3,000, bringing total compensation to €10,000.

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  6. Sentenced19 Aug
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Key facts

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What happened
  • On 4 October 2020, Adam Doyle, 20, assaulted Daryl O'Brien at the Phoenix Bar and Gary Kelly in O'Connor Square, and Andrew Claffey, 21, assaulted Kelly outside the Phoenix Bar.
  • Kelly was knocked unconscious, kicked a number of times while on the ground, and suffered cuts to his head; he was treated in an ambulance and taken to hospital for a jaw x-ray.
Where
The assaults took place at and outside the Phoenix Bar in O'Connor Square, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The assaults occurred on a Sunday evening and Gardaí attended the scene at 7pm.
Charges
Doyle admitted to both assaults and Claffey pleaded guilty to assaulting Kelly.
In court
The case was heard before Judge Keenan Johnson at Tullamore Circuit Court, where CCTV footage showed Doyle leaving and returning to assault Kelly and Claffey throwing the punch that knocked Kelly to the ground.
Sentence
  • Doyle was sentenced to two-and-a-half years with conditions including probation service directions, mental health engagement, abstinence from alcohol, and clear urine samples.
  • Claffey's sentence was adjourned to 7 December pending payment of €3,000 to Kelly, with Judge Johnson indicating he would apply the Probation Act if paid.
Other details
A total of €10,000 in compensation was paid to the two victims, with Doyle bringing €6,000 (€4,000 to Kelly, €2,000 to O'Brien) and Claffey having previously paid €1,000 and being ordered to pay a further €3,000.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA total of €10,000 was paid in compensation following the assaults. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatAdam Doyle, 20, of 148 Arden View, Tullamore, brought €6,000 in compensation for the two victims. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatAndrew Claffey, 21, of a flat at Church Street, Tullamore, had previously paid €1,000 and was ordered to pay another €3,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatDoyle admitted assaulting Daryl O'Brien at the Phoenix Bar and Gary Kelly in O'Connor Square on 4 October 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatKelly was paid €4,000 and O'Brien received €2,000 from Doyle's compensation. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatClaffey pleaded guilty to assaulting Kelly outside the Phoenix Bar in O'Connor Square. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatGary Kelly had been knocked unconscious and was treated in an ambulance before being taken to hospital. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatDoyle assaulted O'Brien, and afterwards Claffey came out and threw a punch at Kelly, rendering him unconscious. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatKelly received cuts to his head and had to have his jaw x-rayed to check for a fracture. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatDoyle kicked Kelly a number of times while he was unconscious. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assaults occurred on a Sunday evening and Gardaí attended the scene at 7pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtCCTV footage played in court showed Doyle leaving and coming back to assault Kelly, and Claffey throwing the punch that knocked Kelly to the ground. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtClaffey's sentence finalisation was adjourned to 7 December for payment of €3,000 to Kelly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard before Judge Keenan Johnson at Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Johnson imposed a two-and-a-half-year sentence on Doyle. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceDoyle was ordered to follow all directions of the probation service and engage with mental health services. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceDoyle was ordered to refrain from the consumption of alcohol and provide clear urine samples. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceIf the €3,000 is paid, Judge Johnson indicated he will apply the Probation Act to Claffey. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Aug2021
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Victims receiving €10,000 compensation from Tullamore attackers

    Sentencing report: Doyle received a two-and-a-half-year sentence with probation and mental health conditions; Claffey's sentence adjourned to 7 December pending €3,000 compensation payment. Total €10,000 compensation paid to the two victims.

    convicted, Adam Doyle, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Doyleconvicted, Andrew Claffey, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew Claffeyvictim, Daryl O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Daryl O'Brienvictim, Gary Kelly, male, irish (judged from name)Gary Kelly