'Delusional' ex-GAA star convicted of 'disturbing' assault on journalist, 75, in Four Courts

Judge John Hughes said the court was cognisant that this was an attack on a journalist doing his job and of the importance of the freedom of the press

Ex-Cavan footballer Eddie Óg O'Reilly (pictured) "badgered" Mr Managh not to publicise his fight against a bank repossession and "lost it", "viciously" attacked the journalist and stole his notebook, Dublin District Court heard. Picture: Paddy Cummins/IrishPhotoDesk.ie

A former GAA star has been convicted of a "sneaky" assault on veteran journalist Ray Managh in the Four Courts, which a judge described as a "disturbing" attack on press freedom.

Ex-Cavan footballer Eddie Óg O'Reilly, 43, "badgered" Mr Managh not to publicise his fight against a bank repossession and "lost it", "viciously" attacked the journalist and stole his notebook, Dublin District Court heard.