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BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (25) jailed for six years after Kildare pub manslaughter
A 25-year-old 'sportsman' has been jailed for six years and three months for the manslaughter of a man who died after he was assaulted during a melee outside a Kildare pub nearly three years ago. In passing sentence at the Central Criminal Court on Monday, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs said the prosecution had argued that Calvin Dunne had taken 'a running kick' at Dylan McCarthy (29) while he was on the ground, but having viewed the CCTV footage again, the judge said that it seemed to her to be 'a one-stride kick' that made contact to the head. Advertisement A co-accused, Sean Kavanagh (27) was jailed for two years and two months having been convicted of assault causing harm and violent disorder arising out of the same incident, at Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Kildare, on August 21st, 2022. Dunne, of Abbey View, Monasterevin, Co Kildare, was acquitted of murder but convicted of Dylan McCarthy's manslaughter by a Central Criminal Court jury following a trial earlier this year. He was also found guilty of violent disorder, having denied both charges. Two weeks into the trial, Kavanagh, with an address at St Mary's Lane, Church Avenue, Monasterevin, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing harm to Eamonn McCarthy, the father of the deceased. A charge of violent disorder was taken into consideration. After a defence application, Ms Justice Biggs then directed the jury to find Kavanagh not guilty of the murder of Dylan McCarthy, a charge he had denied. Advertisement It was the State's case that Dylan McCarthy died following an incident in which he received punches and a kick to the head from Dunne while he was attempting to get up off the ground outside the Bellyard pub in Monasterevin. Two eyewitnesses told the jury that Dylan McCarthy was kicked in the head, with one describing the noise as 'a loud thud' that was 'like kicking a football', while the other said it sounded 'like a car door' shutting. Dunne contended, however, that he was acting in self-defence, that Mr McCarthy was himself 'involved in violence' on the night and that he did not kick the deceased in the head. Mr McCarthy's cause of death was a traumatic head injury and spinal injury caused by blunt force trauma. Advertisement State pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers told the jury it was not possible to determine whether a punch or kick caused the fatal injury that led to Mr McCarthy's death. In delivering sentence on Monday, Ms Justice Biggs said that a probation report on Dunne indicated that he had a clear understanding of what he had done and was at a low risk of reoffending. She noted he was a good sportsman who was loved by his friends and family and who had no previous convictions. Ireland Cleaner accused of taking photos of overweight col... Read More On the manslaughter charge, Ms Justice Biggs set a headline sentence of nine years, which she reduced by 25 per cent to six years and nine months, with the final six months suspended for 12 months to encourage his further rehabilitation. The violent disorder charge was taken into consideration. In the case of Kavanagh, for the assault causing harm charge, Ms Justice Biggs said the offence belonged in the very upper end of the mid-range, with a headline sentence of 40 months. She reduced this by 25 per cent to two years and six months, with the final four months suspended for 12 months to ensure rehabilitation. The violent disorder charge was taken into consideration.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Irish Times
‘Sportsman' jailed for six years over ‘one-stride kick' assault of man outside Kildare pub
A 25-year-old 'sportsman' has been jailed for six years and three months for the manslaughter of a man who died after he was assaulted during a melee outside a Kildare pub nearly three years ago. Sentencing the man at the Central Criminal Court on Monday, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs said the prosecution had argued that Calvin Dunne, of Abbey View, Monasterevin, had taken 'a running kick' at Dylan McCarthy (29) while he was on the ground. However, having viewed the CCTV footage again, the judge said that it seemed to her to be 'a one-stride kick' that made contact with the head. A co-accused, Sean Kavanagh (27) was jailed for two years and two months having been convicted of assault causing harm and violent disorder arising from the same incident, at Dublin Road in Monasterevin, Kildare, on August 21st, 2022. READ MORE Dunne was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter by a Central Criminal Court jury following a trial earlier this year. He was also found guilty of violent disorder. He denied both charges. Two weeks into the trial, Kavanagh, with an address at St Mary's Lane, Church Avenue, Monasterevin, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing harm to Eamonn McCarthy, the father of the deceased. A charge of violent disorder was taken into consideration. After a defence application, Ms Justice Biggs then directed the jury to find Kavanagh not guilty of the murder of Dylan McCarthy, a charge he had denied. It was the State's case that Mr McCarthy died following an incident in which he received punches and a kick to the head from Dunne while he was attempting to get up off the ground outside the Bellyard pub in Monasterevin. Sean Kavanagh (27), of St Mary's Lane, Monasterevin, was jailed for two years and two months having been convicted of assault causing harm and violent disorder. Photograph: Collins Courts Two eyewitnesses told the jury that Dylan McCarthy was kicked in the head, with one describing the noise as 'a loud thud' that was 'like kicking a football ', while the other said it sounded 'like a car door' shutting. Dunne contended , however, that he was acting in self-defence, that Mr McCarthy was himself 'involved in violence' on the night and that he did not kick the deceased in the head. Mr McCarthy's cause of death was a traumatic head injury and spinal injury caused by blunt-force trauma. State Pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers told the jury it was not possible to determine whether a punch or kick caused the fatal injury that led to Mr McCarthy's death. In delivering sentence today, Ms Justice Biggs said that a probation report on Dunne indicated that he had a clear understanding of what he had done and was at a low risk of reoffending. She noted he was a 'good sportsman' who was loved by his friends and family and who had no previous convictions. On the manslaughter charge, Ms Justice Biggs set a headline sentence of nine years, which she reduced by 25 per cent to six years and nine months, with the final six months suspended for 12 months to encourage his further rehabilitation. The violent disorder charge was taken into consideration. In the case of Kavanagh, for the assault causing harm charge, Ms Justice Biggs said the offence belonged in the very upper end of the mid-range, with a headline sentence of 40 months. She reduced this by 25 per cent to two years and six months, with the final four months suspended for 12 months to ensure rehabilitation. The violent disorder charge was taken into consideration.
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
RTE strike deal to show FAI Cup matches for two years
RTE have agreed a deal to broadcast FAI Cup matches for the next two years. Six games in this season's competition will be shown live on RTE2 and RTE Player, with seven slated for next season. It marks the return of League of Ireland football to RTE screens for the first time since losing Premier Division rights to Virgin Media Television this season. This year, RTE will show an FAI Cup third round match, two quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final at Aviva Stadium on November 9. In 2026, RTE will add a second round game into the mix. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sean Kavanagh, Commercial Director, FAI, said: 'RTÉ have a long history with the League of Ireland and Men's FAI Cup. 'The final has become a standout moment of the Irish sporting calendar which is set to continue with the help of their coverage over the next two years. 'With huge crowds at the Aviva Stadium over recent years, this broadcast agreement will ensure that the magic of the Cup will continue to be compelling viewing.' And Declan McBennett, Group Head of Sport, RTÉ, said: 'The Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup has always proven to be the biggest draw of the domestic soccer season. 'The magic of the Cup prevails and we are delighted that our extended coverage and high quality production standards will capture those moments.' This season, RTE will pick a third round fixture for live broadcast on the week ending August 17. The two quarter-finals to be shown will be on the week ending September 14, while the semi-finals are scheduled on the week ending October 5.
RTÉ News
15-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
RTÉ and FAI announce two-year broadcast agreement to show record number of Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup ties
RTÉ will show a record six fixtures from this season's Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup as part of a new two-year brodcast agreement with the Football Association of Ireland for the competition. As part of the deal, seven fixtures from the 2026 edition of the FAI Cup will also be broadcast on RTÉ. This season's coverage will begin in the third round, followed by two quarter-finals, both semi-finals, and the final at Aviva Stadium which will take place on Sunday, 9 November. This year's draw for the second round draw will take place on Thursday, 5 June. The first round kicked off last weekend when Castlebar Celtic defeated North End United, with the remaining ties to take place this weekend. The 2026 competition will then see RTÉ broadcast every stage from the second round all the way to the final. "The Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup has always proven to be the biggest draw of the domestic soccer season culminating in so many dramatic finals in recent seasons. The magic of the Cup prevails and we are delighted that our extended coverage and high quality production standards will capture those moments for clubs and supporters alike," said Declan McBennett, RTÉ's Group Head of Sport. FAI Commercial Director Sean Kavanagh added: "We're delighted to announce this fantastic new broadcast agreement with RTÉ which will ensure the best ever coverage of Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup continuing their excellent coverage of domestic football. "As the League of Ireland goes from strength to strength, 2025 is set to the be the biggest year ever for the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup and having coverage this year from the third round will help us tell the story even better with RTÉ2 television. "RTÉ have a long history with the League of Ireland and Men's FAI Cup as the Final has become a standout moment of the Irish sporting calendar which is set to continue with the help of their coverage over the next two years. With huge crowds at the Aviva Stadium over recent years, this broadcast agreement will ensure that the magic of the Cup will continue to be compelling viewing for the Irish public over the next two years." 2025 fixtures to be broadcast live on RTÉ2 One third round fixture on the week ending Sunday, 17 August Two quarter-final fixtures on the week ending Sunday, 14 September Two semi-final fixtures on the week ending Sunday, 5 October The final on Sunday, November 9.
Irish Examiner
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
RTÉ announce two-year broadcast agreement with FAI to show 15 men's FAI Cup fixtures
RTÉ have struck a broadcast agreement with the FAI to show 15 Sports Direct FAI Cup games over the next two years. RTÉ2 will show six games in 2025 and seven fixtures across the 2026 competition. This year's coverage will begin in the third round, followed by two quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, November 9. The 2026 competition will then see RTÉ broadcast from the second round all of the way to the final. 'We're delighted to announce this fantastic new broadcast agreement with RTÉ which will ensure the best ever coverage of Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup continuing their excellent coverage of domestic football," Sean Kavanagh, FAI commercial director, said. "As the League of Ireland goes from strength to strength, 2025 is set to be the biggest year ever for the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup and having coverage this year from the third round will help us tell the story even better with RTÉ2 & RTÉ Player television. "RTÉ have a long history with the League of Ireland and Men's FAI Cup as the final has become a standout moment of the Irish sporting calendar which is set to continue with the help of their coverage over the next two years. "With huge crowds at the Aviva Stadium over recent years, this broadcast agreement will ensure that the magic of the Cup will continue to be compelling viewing for the Irish public over the next two years.' Declan McBennett, RTÉ group head of sport, added: 'The Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup has always proven to be the biggest draw of the domestic soccer season culminating in so many dramatic finals in recent seasons. "The magic of the Cup prevails and we are delighted that our extended coverage and high-quality production standards will capture those moments for clubs and supporters alike.'
