Former Dublin footballer Diarmuid Connolly pleads guilty to 'unprovoked' New Year's Eve assault

FORMER DUBLIN GAA star Diarmuid Connolly punched two men and dragged one of them along the ground in an “unprovoked” New Year’s Eve attack, a court has heard.

“It was then reported that Mr Grimes came to the aid of Mr Kiely and was subsequently assaulted also, having received a punch to the right side of his face by Mr Connolly.”However, CCTV evidence from the area that night was obtained. The judge noted they suffered facial bruising and swelling but did not want to provide victim impact statements.

The solicitor said it was New Year’s Eve and added: “He does not particularly remember how the incident happened. It was a regrettable incident, regrettable that he got involved in that situation.”

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