Defence Forces member accused of assault during GAA challenge game

A young man accused of assaulting another man in the course of a GAA challenge match will return the local district Court in June.

Leeross Gill, aged 25, of Abbeyderg, Kenagh, Co. Longford faces a charge that on June 16, 2021 at St Dominic's GAA grounds, Kenagh he assaulted David McCormack causing him harm.

At Longford District Court, Judge Bernadette Owens asked for an outline of the alleged assault before accepting jurisdiction of the case.

Sergeant Enda Daly said the alleged injured party attended Longford Garda station to make a complaint about an incident that happened during a GAA challenge match between Kenagh and Ballymahon.

The complainant alleged that he was assaulted by an opponent, Leeross Gill, with a closed fist and sustained injury to his teeth and damage to his braces. The cost of repair to the braces was estimated at €1,500 and the dental treatment was €500.

Judge Bernadette Owens accepted jurisdiction over the matter.

Solicitor John Quinn made an application for legal aid explaining that his client is a member of the defence forces. Judge Owens said she would grant the legal aid application but noted it was marginal.

The defendant will return before the court on June 18.