Man barred from West Cork pub avoids jail over assaulting member of staff

West Cork man committed 'technical burglary' by entering premises after he had been barred

Then-management of bar claimed Roy Deane had not paid for a drink which his solicitor claimed he had never received.

A man who entered a pub from the rear, assaulted a member of staff and smashed their phone because he was still barred has received a suspended jail sentence.

Roy Deane, aged 32, of Ballyriree, Leap, Co Cork, had entered the Harbour Bar in the village on August 16 last. It was under different management to that which had been in charge when he had previously been barred from the premises.