Man hit with hammer in darts row

A row over darts led to a man being struck on the head with a hammer.

An 18-month suspended jail term was imposed on Ian Cullinane, aged 34, of 3 Briarwood, Old Youghal Road, Cork.

Judge Seán Ó Donnobháin said: “It was an unprovoked assault during a serious drinking bender. He struck his friend in the face with a hammer.