A narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest into the death of Mr O'Leary who had travelled back to Waterford from Gosport in the UK for a visit with family when tragedy struck.
A 36-year-old man who was assaulted after he went out for the night in Dungarvan, Co Waterford on St Patrick's Day in 2018 died in hospital six days later from injuries he sustained after he was punched in the face leading him to fall backwards on to the street, an inquest has heard.
Coroner Philip Comyn noted that a number of witnesses had not turned up in person for the hearing. He said that a "serious epidemic of illness" must have broken out amongst witnesses who had been called to attend to give oral evidence in the case. As a result of the failure of many witnesses to attend depositions were read into evidence.
Mr Sullivan noted that blood was coming out of the nose of Mr O'Leary. He said he tried to pick Richard up but a woman, whom he believed to be a nurse, placed the injured man in the recovery position. He said that when he had spoken to Richard earlier in the pub he was "in great form." The court heard that CCTV footage of the assault was obtained from local businesses in the area. Dt Sgt Phillip Dee who led the investigation in to the incident said that a verbal dispute had broken out between men and Mr O'Leary intervened and punched a man. The man then punched Mr O'Leary who fell backwards.Richard O'Leary was rendered unconscious by the blow. He was unable to break his fall.
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