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Trial of Limerick men accused of intent to endanger life set to open
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:
- July 30, 2018 Incident
- June 28 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-06-19 Publication
Case subjects
Places mentioned
- Cliona Park
- Limerick
- Dalgaish Park
- Special Criminal Court
- Park Road
Topics
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