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Man jailed over shooting at house

Summary

Terence Murphy, aged 35, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his role in a shooting at a house in Ballyfermot, Dublin. The final eighteen months of the sentence were suspended. Murphy was present when his co‑accused, Daniel Ennis, fired two shots at the house, and he was clearly visible on CCTV footage captured by Gardai. Murphy was arrested shortly after the incident. He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances on 8 May 2015 and has 26 prior convictions. Ennis received a four‑year sentence for his part in the shooting. Murphy's guilty plea, his time in custody, and the fact that he was not the gun‑bearer were cited as mitigating factors by Judge Melanie Greally, who ordered him to meet with a probation supervisor for the 18 months following his release.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man jailed over shooting at house. Charges or matters: possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances at Oranmore Road, Ballyfermot on May 8, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 8, 2015 Incident
• 2017-05-22 Publication

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