'Designated driver' accused of breaking garda's nose at Garth Brooks gig

Gary Doyle from Newry, Co Down, was released on €1,000 bail

Gary Doyle has "at all times maintained his innocence". Picture: Paddy Cummins

A “designated driver” for a group of Garth Brooks fans at Saturday's sell-out gig in Croke Park has been accused of breaking a garda's nose during the country music star's concert.

Gary Doyle, 27, of Kinallen Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, Newry, Co Down, appeared before Judge Bryan Smyth at Dublin District Court on Monday and was released on €1,000 bail pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).