Eddie Óg O'Reilly, a former Cavan footballer, had appealed a 2023 conviction for assaulting journalist Ray Managh in the Four Courts. The attack, which O'Reilly claimed was prompted by fear for his life, was described by the judge as a disturbing assault on press freedom. The court issued a nine-month suspended sentence, a fine, and ordered compensation to be paid to charity. As the appeal was dropped, Managh expressed relief at the resolution of the long ordeal, highlighting that the compensation would aid cancer research.
Eddie Óg O'Reilly's assault on journalist Ray Managh in 2018 culminated in a conviction that raised serious concerns about press freedom in Ireland.
Judge John Hughes condemned the attack as 'delusional', emphasizing the severity of O'Reilly's actions against a veteran journalist.
Ray Managh expressed relief that the lengthy ordeal is finally over and is pleased that the compensation will go to support cancer research.
O'Reilly's refusal to accept guilt highlights issues pertaining to accountability and the consequences of violent behavior towards journalists.
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