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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11335Assault causing harm · Co. Westmeath · 23 May 2024

Woman pleads guilty to assault causing harm to relative in Mullingar

On 23 May 2024, a relative of Mary Nevin was assaulted on Austin Friar Street, Mullingar, County Westmeath. Nevin, a 24-year-old woman of Austin Friar Street, pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Court to assault causing serious harm to that relative, and the plea was reported on 27 January 2026. Sentencing was adjourned to 19 May, and Nevin, who has no previous convictions, is adhering to strict bail conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted27 Jan
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Mary Nevin, a 24-year-old woman, pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm to a relative.
  • Reports describe Nevin as a woman who represented Ireland in boxing.
Where
The assault occurred on Austin Friar Street, Mullingar, County Westmeath.
When
The assault occurred on 23 May 2024.
Cause
The defence said the assault was a disproportionate reaction.
Charges
The offence is recorded as assault causing harm.
In court
  • Nevin appeared before Mullingar Circuit Court and pleaded guilty.
  • The guilty plea was reported on 27 January 2026.
Sentence
Sentencing was adjourned to 19 May.
Other details
  • Nevin has no previous convictions and is adhering to strict bail conditions.
  • The defence said Nevin has two children, including a five-month-old baby she is still breastfeeding.
  • The defence said Nevin has engaged with the National Traveller Movement since the assault.
  • The victim is a relative of Nevin; the sources do not give the victim's sex or age.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 24-year-old woman who represented Ireland in boxing pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm to a relative. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred on Austin Friar Street, Mullingar. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred on 23 May 2024. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe defence said the assault was a disproportionate reaction. (rte.ie)
  • courtMary Nevin appeared before Mullingar Circuit Court and pleaded guilty. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceSentencing was adjourned until 19 May. (rte.ie)
  • otherNevin had no previous convictions and was adhering to strict bail conditions. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2026
    Convictedrte.ie, first report
    Midlands boxer pleads guilty to assault in Mullingar

    Reports the guilty plea at Mullingar Circuit Court, the defence submissions and the adjournment of sentencing to 19 May. Adds that the defence called the assault a disproportionate reaction.

    convicted, Mary Nevin, 24, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Nevinvictim