John O’Donoghue and Paul Whelan on trial over firearm charge

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John O’Donoghue and Paul Whelan were on trial at the Special Criminal Court for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, as reported on 20 June 2019.

The charge relates to a loaded 9mm Colt semi-automatic pistol found in a car at Park Road, Corbally, Limerick, on 30 July 2018. Both men pleaded not guilty. Evidence described the firearm as loaded with eight rounds, while forensic witnesses said no useful fingerprints or DNA profiles were obtained from it or the ammunition.

The trial was continuing.