Tralee court to hear Healy-Rae assault appeal next month

Kieran James was left with a scar on his forehead and endured painful surgeries to help repair his nose

(Left to right) Solicitor Padraig O’Connell, Jackie Healy-Rae (front) and Kevin Healy-Rae leaving Tralee courthouse in 2019. Photo: Domnick Walsh

An appeal by two sons of Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae and their friend, against their convictions for assaulting a UK visitor to Kenmare, will be heard before Tralee Circuit Court next month.

Jackie and Kevin Healy-Rae and Malachy Scannell, all from Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, received suspended jail sentences following their trial before Kenmare District Court in 2019, for assault causing harm to Kieran James, 30, on December 28, 2017.