Case No. 16643Assault · Co. Longford · 15 May 2023

Two women convicted of assault after tanning studio incident in Longford

On May 15, 2023, gardaí were called to an altercation outside the Mega Sun tanning studio at 5 Town Centre, Longford. Martina Nevin, a 44-year-old woman, and Charlene Nevin, a 20-year-old woman, were charged with affray, with Charlene also charged with assaulting Celine McDonagh and Martina with assaulting Marie McDonagh. At Longford District Court, reported on 13 July 2024, the two women were convicted of assault, and Judge Owens bound them to the peace for 12 months. The solicitor told the court that the differences between the parties had since been resolved.

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  5. Convicted13 Jul
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two women were convicted of assault following an incident at a tanning salon.
Where
The incident took place at Mega Sun, 5 Town Centre, Longford.
When
The incident happened on May 15, 2023.
Cause
  • Gardaí were called to an altercation outside the tanning studio.
  • Sgt Mark Mahon told the court that the Nevins had started an altercation with other women.
Charges
  • Martina and Charlene Nevin were charged with committing an affray.
  • Charlene Nevin was charged with assaulting Celine McDonagh, and Martina Nevin was charged with assaulting Marie McDonagh.
In court
The case was heard at Longford District Court and reported on 13 July 2024.
Sentence
The two women brought €500 to court, and Judge Owens bound them to the peace for 12 months.
Other details
  • Martina Nevin is 44 years old, is a mother of four, and had two previous convictions.
  • Charlene Nevin is 20 years old and had no previous convictions.
  • The solicitor told the court that the differences between the parties had since been resolved.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo women were convicted of assault following an incident at a tanning salon. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Mega Sun, 5 Town Centre, Longford. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on May 15, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeGardaí were called to an altercation outside the tanning studio. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeThe Nevins had started an altercation with other women, according to Sgt Mark Mahon. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMartina and Charlene Nevin were charged with committing an affray. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeCharlene Nevin was charged with assaulting Celine McDonagh. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMartina Nevin was charged with assaulting Marie McDonagh. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe two women brought €500 to court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Owens bound the two women to the peace for 12 months. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMartina had two previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCharlene had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the differences between the parties had since been resolved. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCharlene is 20 years old. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMartina is a 44-year-old mother of four. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jul2024
    Two women convicted of assault following incident at tanning studio in the Midlands

    Court report of the outcome of the case. It gives the incident date, the charges, the defendants' ages and previous convictions, and the sentence of being bound to the peace. No existing case matches this incident.

    convicted, Martina Nevin, 44, female, named, irish (judged from name)Martina Nevinconvicted, Charlene Nevin, 20, female, named, irish (judged from name)Charlene Nevinvictim, Celine McDonagh, irish (judged from name)Celine McDonaghvictim, Marie McDonagh, irish (judged from name)Marie McDonagh