Ireland Named in reporting
Brian Collins
Born between February 1952 and February 1953, from the ages reported. 3 reports across 1 case, 28 Jul 2025 to 24 Feb 2026
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Convicted, suspect
- Born
- Between February 1952 and February 1953, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Assault causing harm
- Where
- Co. Offaly
- Reporting
- 3 reports, 28 Jul 2025 to 24 Feb 2026
- Outlets
- irishtimes.com, offalyexpress.ie
Photographs
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Cases
latest first- Man sentenced for assault causing harm at Tullamore GAA club Assault causing harm · Co. Offaly
Brian Collins, 73, was convicted of assaulting Peter Martin at the GAA Centre, Arden Road, Tullamore on 30 October 2024, during a men's senior football match. Collins was summonsed and denied the allegation, but Judge Susan Fay found him guilty after a hearing on 7 October 2025 at Tullamore District Court. Sentencing was adjourned for a probation report and took place in February 2026. Collins was given a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and ordered to pay €2,000 compensation. Martin was diagnosed with concussion following the assault.
Sentenced, 24 Feb 2026Convicted, suspect · 3 reports
Timeline
every report naming Brian Collins, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 24 Feb2026GAA coach says club a place of ‘dread and stress’ after treasurer convicted of assaulting himconvicted, Brian Collins, 73, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Collins
- 14 Oct2025Man found guilty of assault at GAA club in Offalyconvicted, Brian Collins, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Collins
- 28 Jul2025Man accused of assault at GAA club in Offalysuspect, Brian Collins, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Collins
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