Appeal adjourned in high-profile case

The man appealing his conviction for an assault that was at the centre of a dispute, which ultimately led to the resignation …

The man appealing his conviction for an assault that was at the centre of a dispute, which ultimately led to the resignation of former junior minister Trevor Sargent, has had his case adjourned again.

Travel agency worker Dominic McGowan (31), a constituent of Mr Sargent in north Co Dublin, became embroiled in a row with neighbour Stephen Mulvany (35) in September 2007.

In March last year, McGowan was convicted of threatening and abusive behaviour, leading to him being fined €500 at Balbriggan District Court.

Mulvany, a father of three, was also convicted of threatening and abusive behaviour and of assault.

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He also received a four- month prison sentence but is now seeking to have his conviction overturned.