Former Dublin manager Caffrey urged player to apologise to victim

Former Dublin county manager Garda Paul Caffrey told a former player of his it would be a “good idea” to apologise after an alleged assault that took place during a league match, a court has heard.

Gda Caffrey was giving evidence on the third day of the trial of former Dublin player Brendan McManamon, 30, who is accused of breaking an off-duty garda’s jaw on the pitch.

Mr McManamon, of Camden St, Dublin 8, pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm to former Longford player Garda Enda Ledwith at Na Fianna GAA Club, St Mobhi Rd, Glasnevin, on March 31, 2012.