John Costello and Larry McCarthy charged over alleged attempted murder

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John Costello and Larry McCarthy were charged at the Special Criminal Court on 3 June 2020 with facilitating the alleged attempted murder of Christy Keane. The shooting occurred at the University of Limerick Sports Arena in 2015.

Costello was accused of providing transport for the alleged McCarthy-Dundon criminal organisation, while McCarthy was accused of helping make a vehicle available. Both men were remanded in custody to appear again on 12 June, when bail applications were expected.

The investigation remained ongoing.