Waterford man 'kicked and punched' opposing team's mentor at U14 camogie match

Accused had crossed over to the opposing team's side of the pitch where he got involved in a 'tussle' with the victim at a championship match at the GAA grounds in Tramore, court heard

Michael Walsh, 51, from Ashbourne House, Portlaw, Co Waterford, pleaded guilty to section 3 assault causing harm on Tramore camogie mentor Thomas Corkery, aged in his 40s, during a clash between Tramore and Portlaw on August 27, 2020. Picture: Howard Crowdy

A man has received a suspended jail sentence and been fined €2,000 for "kicking and punching" another man on the sideline of an U14 camogie match.

Michael Walsh, 51, from Ashbourne House, Portlaw, Co Waterford, pleaded guilty to section 3 assault causing harm on Tramore camogie mentor Thomas Corkery, aged in his 40s, during a clash between Tramore and Portlaw on August 27, 2020.