Court archive
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2026-05-21 · Tullamore, Offaly
Two brothers, Patrick Pa' Ward (38) and John Pio Ward (42), are on trial for attempting to murder two brothers at an unofficial halting site in Co Offaly. The victims, Anthony McDonagh (40) and Michael McDonagh (46), were shot in the chest, neck, and face with pellets from a shotgun. Anthony McDonagh testified that he locked eyes with Patrick…
2026-05-20 · Tullamore, Offaly
The trial of Patrick Pa' Ward (38) and John Pio Ward (42), both of Kilcruttin, Tullamore, Co Offaly, continued at the Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Paul McDermott. The accused, who have pleaded not guilty to all charges, face allegations of attempting to murder Anthony McDonagh (40) and Michael McDonagh (46) at an unofficial halting…
2026-05-18 · Tullamore, Offaly
Patrick Pa' Ward (38) and John Pio Ward (42) are on trial at the Central Criminal Court for attempting to murder the McDonagh brothers at an unofficial halting site in Co Offaly on 21 March 2025. Patrick Ward is charged with attempting to murder Anthony McDonagh (40) and John Ward with attempting to murder Michael McDonagh (46). Both men denied…
2026-05-13 · Tullamore, Offaly
In an attempted‑murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, Patrick Ward (38) and John Pio Ward (42) are charged with trying to kill Anthony McDonagh (40) and Michael McDonagh (46) at an unofficial halting site in Co Offaly on 21 March 2025. Dr Chloe Doran testified that Anthony had innumerable shotgun pellet wounds to the chest, heart, lungs and…
2026-05-12 · Tullamore, Offaly
The trial of Patrick Ward (38) and John Pio Ward (42) continues at the Central Criminal Court, where both men have pleaded not guilty to all charges. They are accused of attempting to murder Anthony McDonagh (40) and Michael McDonagh (46), respectively, at an unofficial halting site in Kilcruttin, Co Offaly, on March 21, 2025. Both accused also…
2026-05-11 · Tullamore, Offaly
Patrick Ward (38) and John Pio Ward (42), both of Kilcruttin, Tullamore, Co Offaly, are on trial at the Central Criminal Court, charged with attempting to murder Anthony McDonagh (40) and Michael McDonagh, respectively, at an unofficial halting site on March 21, 2025. Both accused have pleaded not guilty to all charges, which also include…
2026-05-08 · Tullamore, Offaly
Patrick Ward and John Pio Ward are on trial at the Central Criminal Court, having pleaded not guilty to all charges. They are accused of attempting to murder Anthony McDonagh and Michael McDonagh, respectively, at an unofficial halting site in Kilcruttin, Co Offaly, on March 21, 2025. Both men also face charges of possession of firearms and…
2026-05-07 · Tullamore, Offaly
A court has heard how there was 'pandemonium' with shots fired and children searching for cover during an attack on an unofficial halting site in Co Offaly. Two brothers are on trial at the Central Criminal Court, charged with attempting to murder another pair of brothers at the site last year. The victims were shot in the chest, neck, and face…
2026-05-06 · Tullamore, Offaly
A trial involving two brothers from Offaly charged with attempted murder at an unofficial halting site has begun. Patrick Ward (38) and John Pio Ward (42) are each charged with attempting to murder two men on March 21, 2025. They also face charges of possessing firearms and violent disorder. Both pleaded not guilty. The trial is expected to last…