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Jury watches CCTV footage of moment biker was shot dead
Summary
The murder trial of Alan 'Cookie' McNamara and Robert Cusack continues before Justice Paul McDermott and a jury. McNamara, 51, from Mountfune, Co Limerick, has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Andrew O'Donoghue on June 20, 2015. Cusack, 28, has pleaded not guilty to the alleged offence of impeding McNamara's apprehension. The jury reviewed CCTV footage showing a man brandishing a firearm at the Road Tramps clubhouse gates, where O'Donoghue was allegedly shot. Prosecution evidence included a sawn-off shotgun found in a wooded area behind McNamara's home and various weapons, including a pipe bomb and improvised firearm, discovered at the clubhouse. Gardaí testified that they arrested both defendants in Garryowen, Limerick, on the evening of the incident. A typed document listing 41 names, including 'Cookie' and 'Rob Cusack', was also found at McNamara's residence. The trial is ongoing, with no findings, sentences, or finalisations recorded at this procedural stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury watches CCTV footage of moment biker was shot dead. Charges or matters: the murder of Andrew O'Donoghue on June 20, 2015 at Mountfune; impeding Mr McNamara's apprehension knowing or believing him to have committed a serious offence. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 20, 2015 Incident
- Saturday June 20 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 21 Other
- 2017-07-19 Publication
Why: One stuck out because it was locked and seemed clean and well cared for. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Andrew O'Donoghue on June 20, 2015 at Mountfune; impeding Mr McNamara's apprehension knowing or believing him to have committed a serious offence (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: impeding Mr McNamara's apprehension knowing or believing him to have committed a serious offence (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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