A man has pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm to a man outside a pub in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, which left him fighting for his life.
Paul Earley, 59, Donearl House, Meedin, Tyrellspass, Co Westmeath was served with a book of evidence at Mullingar District Court in May.
Mr Early is accused of "intentionally or recklessly" causing "serious harm" to his alleged male victim contrary to Section Four of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997 at Patrick Street in Mullingar on 7 January 2024.
He appeared before Judge Keenan Johnson at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court for an arraignment hearing during which Judge Johnson noted his guilty plea.
John Shortt SC, defending, asked that the case be adjourned to a later date for sentencing to allow testimonials to be prepared for his client.
The case was adjourned until March next year.
