The incident took place in 2023.
A Westmeath man who was involved in a 20 minute brawl on the streets of a Midlands town is walking free from court.
41 year old Paddy Hynes from Esker Park, Arcadia, Athlone admitted to his role in the incident which took place at a Christmas market at the Athlone Civic Centre on Church Street in 2023.
Mr Hynes, has over 30 previous convictions and is a recovering drug addict.
The Irish Independent is reporting the court heard CCTV footage showed two "very intoxicated" men fighting with Hynes producing a brick at one point.
He has since completed a 20-week residential course with addiction treatment service provider, Cuan Mhuire.
He also paid compensation to those affected.
Judge Bernadette Owens asked him to continue on his path of sobriety, saying the next choice he makes "will be the most important one."
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