The Sugarloaf Bar, where the incident occurred. Pic: Google

ADRIGOLE-based Fianna Fáil councillor Danny Crowley and his brother Michael Crowley have withdrawn their appeal against assault convictions made against them in May.

The two brothers were convicted of assaulting John Hanley at the Sugar Loaf Bar, Trafrask, and also of threatening and abusive behaviour arising from an incident on March 5th last.

Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin was told that the brothers were withdrawing the appeal at Clonakilty Circuit Court.