An appeal by two sons of Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae and their friend, against their 2019 convictions for assaulting a UK visitor to Kenmare, Co.Kerry, after a row broke out at a chip van in the town, five years ago, will be heard next month.
Councillor Jackie Healy-Rae and his younger brother Kevin, both of Sandymount, Kilgarvin, and 36-year old Malachy Scannell, of Inchinacoosh, Kilgarvin, all received suspended jail sentences.
They were found guilty at Kenmare District Court in 2019, of assault causing harm to a 30-year old man on December 28th, 2017.
Councillor Healy Rae, who denied two counts of assault, received a suspended eight-month jail term.
Kevin Healy-Rae, who denied one count of assault, received a suspended seven-month prison sentence.
Mr Scannell, who denied two counts of assault, was given a six-month suspended sentence.
Their appeal against their convictions will be heard at Tralee Circuit Court on April 27th.
