Cork road bowler has not returned to the sport since assault

Sportsman punched during melee on night out

A road bowler who has represented Ireland at international championships was punched during a melee on a night out in Newmarket over two years ago and has so far felt unable to return to the sport he loves.

Michael Hourigan of Coolagh, Newmarket, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting Sean Kiely at Gurranawarrig Upper, Newmarket, County Cork.