Francis Cunningham, 40, pleaded guilty at Glenties District Court to a charge of assault causing harm to Eamon McMahon, the Donegal Democrat reports.

However, after a restorative justice process, the men agreed to deal with the issue in an unconventional way.

The pair have agreed to organise an event in Co Donegal on human rights issues, where Mr Cunningham, a traditional musician, will provide the entertainment.

Judge Paul Kelly praised the pair for the outcome and adjourned proceedings to April 2020 to allow the planned event to take place.