McCartan escapes jail over assault

An All-Ireland Championship winning gaelic footballer today escaped a jail sentence after being convicted of breaking the jaw of another player during a challenge match.

McCartan escapes jail over assault
Mon, 22 Nov, 2004 - 12:31

An All-Ireland Championship winning gaelic footballer today escaped a jail sentence after being convicted of breaking the jaw of another player during a challenge match.

James McCartan, 33, from Banbridge, Co Down, was ordered to pay €10,000 to a charity nominated by his victim, Westmeath player Kenneth Larkin.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Banbridge, Co DownPlace: WestmeathPerson: McCartanPerson: James McCartanPerson: Kenneth LarkinPerson: DownPerson: JudgePerson: William EarlyPerson: LarkinPerson: Senior CounselPerson: Michael O’HigginsPerson: EarlyPerson: SenatorPerson: Maurice HayesPerson: Minister for AgriculturePerson: Brid RodgersPerson: John FarrellPerson: O’HigginsEvent: All-Ireland championshipEvent: Sigerson CupOrganisation: Dublin District CourtOrganisation: GAAOrganisation: DownOrganisation: Co DownOrganisation: Northern Ireland AssemblyOrganisation: SDLPOrganisation: University of UlsterOrganisation: Queen’s University

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