Argument over Ukraine led to assault in Midlands pub

THE recent sitting of Tullamore District Court was told about an incident where an argument between two men about the war in Ukraine led to an assault. 

Adam Mooney, 23 Earlsfort Avenue, Lucan, Dublin was charged with assaulting Kajetan Majewski, 'causing  him  harm', on a date  between 11/03/2022 and 12/03/2022 in Enright’s Bar + Lounge, Emmet Square, Birr. 

The defending solicitor Donal Farrelly said his client was pleading guilty. Sgt James O’Sullivan told the court that an argument about the war in Ukraine broke out and then Mr Mooney assaulted Mr Majewski.  

Mr Farrelly said his client is in good employment and had €3,000 in court to offer as compensation to the victim. 

Judge Andrew Cody convicted and fined €300.