Father and Son Convicted for Violent Disorder in Longford Incident

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- Father and son, Christy and John Myers, convicted of affray in Longford.
- Incident began when John Myers confronted men bullying his daughter.
- John Myers used a walking stick to strike Thomas Sweeney during the fight.
- CCTV footage showed the violent exchange and halted traffic.
- John Myers admitted to excessive force, stating, I should not have used the stick...
- Judge Kenneth Connolly suspended prison sentences for both Myers defendants.
- Incident was not feud-related; no further issues reported since.
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