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Case No. 13390Assault (stabbing) · Co. Louth · 2 Jul 2022

Woman given suspended sentence for stabbing man eight times in Drogheda

Megan Mackin stabbed a man eight times in the back in Drogheda after he had got the better of her partner during a fight. She received a two and a half year suspended sentence at Dundalk Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Jun
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman stabbed a man eight times in the back in Drogheda. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe woman came upon both men fighting while on her way to catch a train home. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • causeThe man had got the better of the woman's partner during a fight. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk Circuit Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted the defendant was extremely remorseful and had completed an anger management programme. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant received a two and a half year suspended sentence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge directed the defendant to enter a bond to be of good behaviour during the suspension period. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was directed to abstain from possessing and consuming all illicit substances during the suspension period. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe victim required 52 stitches in hospital. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is the sole carer for her daughter. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jun2025
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence for woman who stabbed a man in the back eight times

    Reports the sentencing: a two and a half year suspended sentence at Dundalk Circuit Court, with a good behaviour bond and a condition to abstain from illicit substances. The victim needed 52 stitches.

    convicted, Megan Mackin, female, named, irish (judged from name)Megan Mackinvictim, male