A man from South Tipp has appeared in court in connection with
an assault on a man in Galway.
29 year old Justin Browne from Ballylooby near Cahir, pleaded guilty
to the assault on Eyre Square in July of last year.
Galway District court heard that words had been exchanged by 2
groups, who were walking in the opposite direction when Mr Browne
suddenly struck out and hit another in the face, a blow that resulted in a
fractured nose.
Judge Mary Fahy condemned the incident, saying had the victim fallen in a
different way he would have died.
Judge Fahy ordered that the €2,000 be handed over to the injured party
before adjourning the case to March 4 next to allow time to evaluate if
more compensation is to be paid.
An order for all bills and receipts to be handed over was made.
