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Man Given Suspended Sentence over GAA Umpire Assault

The judge said Kelly’s conduct brought the game into disrepute and ordered him to pay €5,000 to the umpire.

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A 41-year-old man who assaulted a GAA umpire after an interaction with his son at a minor hurling match has received a fully suspended three-month sentence.

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Dublin LiveDublin Live
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Dublin dad who 'charged' at GAA umpire with 'arms swinging' spared jail

Michael Kelly confronted the official after his teenage son got into a verbal disagreement with the umpire

·Dublin, Ireland
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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Dad who 'charged' at GAA umpire with 'arms swinging' spared jail

Michael Kelly confronted the official after his teenage son got into a verbal disagreement with the umpire

·Ireland
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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
Lean Left

Father avoids jail after assaulting umpire at underage hurling match

Actions which left victim suffering concussion at hands of others 'not a true reflection of the GAA', says judge

·Ireland
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RTÉRTÉ
Center

Man given suspended sentence over GAA umpire assault

A 41-year-old man who assaulted a GAA umpire after an interaction with his son at a minor hurling match has received a fully suspended three-month sentence.

·Ireland
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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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