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Teen jailed over Tristan Sherry melee buried gun, ammo and drugs for Hennessy gang in Dublin park
Summary
An 18-year-old defendant, previously convicted of violent disorder during the fatal assault on Tristan Sherry at Browne's Steakhouse, pleaded guilty to multiple offences at the Special Criminal Court. The charges relate to incidents at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, on May 7/8, 2024, including the possession of a side-by-side shotgun, 15 rounds of 9mm Makarov ammunition, and ten 12 Gauge shotgun cartridges. He also faced charges for possessing controlled drugs, including cannabis, diamorphine, cocaine, ketamine, and Phenacetin, allegedly for supply. Garda evidence indicated the defendant was burying these items for the Hennessy criminal gang. The court heard that the defendant is currently serving a sentence of two years and four months for the earlier violent disorder conviction, with the final year suspended. Defence counsel argued the defendant acted under the direction of others and cited his difficult background. Judge Karen O'Connor, presiding, adjourned the matter to July 7 for sentencing. The defendant was 17 at the time of the park offences but has since turned 18. The court noted the separate conviction for violent disorder arising from the Christmas Eve 2023 incident where Sherry was beaten to death.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen jailed over Tristan Sherry melee buried gun, ammo and drugs for Hennessy gang in Dublin park. Charges or matters: a number of offences at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 on May 7/8, 2024; the possession of a side-by-side shotgun and the possession of 15 rounds of 9 x 18mm Makarov calibre Sellier and Bellot made ammunition and ten 12 Gauge ELEY Olympics shotgun cartridges. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 7 Incident
- May 7, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 7 Adjournment
- Christmas Eve Other
- 2025-06-18 Publication
Why: The 18-year-old Dubliner, who can not be named because he was a minor when he came before the courts, pleaded guilty to a number of offences at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 on May 7/8, 2024. CNI source report
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Charges: a number of offences at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 on May 7/8, 2024; the possession of a side-by-side shotgun and the possession of 15 rounds of 9 x 18mm Makarov calibre Sellier and Bellot made ammunition and ten 12 Gauge ELEY Olympics shotgun cartridges (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The defendant was subsequently convicted and is now serving a sentence for that offence of two years and four months, with the final year suspended.; Judge Karen O'Connor, presiding, adjourned the matter to July 7 next for sentencing.
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