Man who punched Brendan Courtney has completed anger management course, court told
Ross Deegan, who pleaded guilty to assaulting broadcaster Brendan Courtney, has completed an anger management course. The court has adjourned the case to assess his suitability for community service.
Why it matters
The case highlights the judicial process regarding assault charges and the court's consideration of rehabilitation efforts in sentencing.
The hearing of a man who punched broadcaster Brendan Courtney several times has been adjourned to allow his suitability for community service to be assessed.
Ross Deegan (22) of An Riasc, Finglas, Dublin 11 , pleaded guilty to assaulting Courtney, causing harm, on February 27th, 2025, at Usher’s Quay in Dublin city centre.
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court previously heard that Courtney was walking home around 9.30pm on February 27th, 2025, when he was beckoned over to a car stopped at traffic lights.
The court heard the front passenger appeared to roll down the window and call him over. Courtney went over thinking he knew the occupants of the car and later described to gardaí that he believed they were ridiculing him. He turned to leave, tapping on the window as he went.
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