A 24-year-old woman who represented Ireland in boxing has pleaded guilty to assault causing serious to harm to a relative in Mullingar over a year ago.
Mary Nevin, of Austin Friar Street, Mullingar, appeared before Mullingar Circuit Court where she pleaded guilty to the offence, which happened on Austin Friar Street on 23 May 2024.
Defence Barrister Shane Geraghty BL told the court the accused had two children including a 5-month-old baby, who she is still breastfeeding.
He said the assault was a "disproportionate reaction".
Mr Geraghty said Ms Nevin had a long history of boxing for Ireland and had been the victim of a brutal assault by a Russian coach when she was representing Ireland at a boxing competition in Germany.
He said the incident had been heavily publicised nationally.
Mr Geraghty said that since the assault of her relative, the 24-year-old had engaged with the Irish National Traveller Movement.
He said she and her partner are seeking accommodation outside of Co Westmeath, where they currently reside.
"They are anxious to move out of the area," said Mr Geraghty.
He also said the accused had sought to make a credit union application to raise compensation for the victim.
The court heard Ms Nevin has no previous convictions and is adhering to strict bail conditions, which includes signing on seven days a week.
Judge Keenan Johnson said bearing in mind that Ms Nevin had also given up her passport, is signing on seven days a week and is obeying a curfew, he was renewing bail.
Judge Johnson extended legal aid to allow for the preparation of a psychiatric report.
Sentencing was adjourned until 19 May.
