01/11/2004
All-Ireland GAA star found guilty of assault
All-Ireland Gaelic football player James McCartan, 33, from Banbridge in Co Down has been found guilty of assault.
The incident happened during a game between Down and Westmeath in May 2003.
Westmeath player Kenny Larkin suffered a broken jaw during the incident. McCartan had denied deliberately punching Mr Larkin during the game which took place in Dublin.
Dublin District Court deferred the sentencing of McCartan until a later date.
(SP/GMCG)
The incident happened during a game between Down and Westmeath in May 2003.
Westmeath player Kenny Larkin suffered a broken jaw during the incident. McCartan had denied deliberately punching Mr Larkin during the game which took place in Dublin.
Dublin District Court deferred the sentencing of McCartan until a later date.
(SP/GMCG)
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