Niamh O'DonoghueA man has walked free from court on a suspended sentence for an “unprovoked” and “ferocious assault” outside MMA fighter Conor McGregor’s pub. Judge Martina Baxter said it was a “ferocious assault” and handed down an 15-month sentence, suspended it in full. She said although there was no victim impact statement, the effect on the injured party can be inferred. Garda Claire Young gave evidence that gardai were on mobile patrol at around midnight on the night in question when they were alerted to an assault outside the Black Forge Inn. Keith Spencer BL, defending, told the court Griffiths suffered a tragic event when his brother took his own life in 2021.

Source: The Herald March 07, 2026 09:33 UTC