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Trial of Limerick men accused of intent to endanger life set to open

Date
2019-06-19
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Limerick
County
Limerick

Summary

The Special Criminal Court will open a trial tomorrow for John O'Donoghue, 29, of Cliona Park, Moyross, and Paul Whelan, 25, of Dalgaish Park, Moyross, who were arraigned this morning. They face charges of possessing a loaded 9mm Colt semi‑automatic pistol at Park Road, Corbally, on 30 July 2018, and of intent to endanger life under the Criminal Justice Act 2006. Both pleaded not guilty. The three‑judge panel—Justice Tara Burns, Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge Flann Brennan—expects the trial to last a week and finish before 28 June.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of Limerick men accused of intent to endanger life set to open. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

John O'Donoghue

Accused

Plea: Not guilty

Paul Whelan

Accused

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Residence
Court Venue
  • Special Criminal Court
Address Area
  • Park Road

Topics

Stage Trial

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