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BreakingNews.ie
20-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man who used convicted killer Kenneth Dundon as witness in pub licence objection loses appeal
A Limerick man, who used a former Scotland Yard-listed 'most wanted' killer as a witness in a failed objection to his publican renewing his pub licence, has lost an appeal against the original judgement in the case. Last February, Anthony Kelly (60s), Southill, Limerick, failed in his objection to Eamonn O'Rahilly, renewing his licence to operate The Spotted Dog pub, after Mr O'Rahilly barred Mr Kelly, and convicted killer Kenneth Dundon. Advertisement At Limerick Circuit Court, Judge Colin Daly dismissed the appeal by Mr Kelly, represented by barrister Antoinette Simon; affirmed the original judgement of Judge Patricia Harney at Limerick District Court last February, with no order for costs. Kenneth Dundon, the father of notorious killer brothers Wayne Dundon, John Dundon and Dessie Dundon, appeared as a witness for Mr Kelly, at the original hearing. That court heard that Mr Dundon, (60s), was previously jailed for six years after he was convicted of the manslaughter of a man, whom it was heard, 'drowned in his own blood' after Dundon stabbed him a number of times. The court heard that, on April 15th, 2024, Mr Kelly was playing a card game in The Spotted Dog when Mr Dundon, of his own volition, entered the pub, ordered a drink, and went and sat with Mr Kelly's friends. Advertisement The two men bought each another drinks, and eventually left the pub together without any issue arising at the premises, the court heard. However, a barman, Shane O'Callaghan, who had been on duty on the night, gave evidence the atmosphere in the pub suddenly 'changed' when Mr Dundon walked into the premises. Mr O'Callaghan said that, knowing the 'history' of the notorious Dundon crime family, he telephoned Mr O'Rahilly to let him know he was 'fearful' due to Mr Dundon's presence in the pub. In his evidence to the court, Mr O'Rahilly said he was 'aware of Mr Dundon and his reputation'. Advertisement Mr O'Rahilly said he told Mr O'Callaghan 'assistance was on the way' and that he would get to the pub 'as soon as I could'. However, Mr Kelly and Mr Dundon had left the pub moments before Mr O'Rahilly arrived at his premises on the night. Mr O'Rahilly said that when Mr Kelly arrived at the pub the following day, he told him he 'wasn't happy with Dundon' being in his pub. Mr O'Rahilly said he reminded Mr Kelly that Mr Dundon 'was a member of a family that was troublesome, and that his presence at the bar had made customers and staff concerned and nervous'. Advertisement 'I was not happy to run the pub under such conditions which would exist if Dundon kept coming in,' Mr O'Rahilly said. Mr O'Rahilly told the court that, he replied 'yes', after Mr Kelly asked him if he was also barred. On April 17th, Mr Kelly and Mr Dundon - who were both barred at this stage - returned to the pub. Mr O'Rahilly told the court: 'I I felt they were trying to compel me to serve them and their associates with a view to trying to run the pub from outside the counter'. Advertisement Kenneth Dundon , 60s, who appeared as a witness for Mr Kelly in his objection to the Owner of the Spotted Dog renewing his pub licence. Photo: Brendan Gleeson Mr O'Rahilly said he felt he 'would lose control' of the pub if he allowed Mr Dundon and Mr Kelly back as customers. 'Mr Kelly was trying to coerce me into a situation by showing me who his friends were, who he was associated with, and telling me I would be alright because he would keep an eye on things,' Mr O'Rahilly claimed. Mr Kelly and Mr Dundon each told the court they were surprised when they found out they were not welcome at the club as there had been no trouble on the night they were both in the pub. They also both denied making any threats or trying to intimidate Mr O'Rahilly. Mr Kelly told the court he returned to the pub with Mr Dundon to try to 'resolve' matters with Mr O'Rahily and he described his ban from the pub as 'unfair' and 'prejudiced'. Cross-examining Kenneth Dundon in court, Mr O'Rahilly's barrister, Thomas Wallace-O'Donnell, put it to the witness that he was 'a member of a profoundly infamous father of the Dundon family, the Godfather, the paterfamilias of the family'. Kenneth Dundon replied: 'I'm a pensioner, I'm no Godfather of nothing'.
BreakingNews.ie
12-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Date set for pub objection appeal involving 'godfather' of Dundon crime family
An appeal hearing has been set for a man who enlisted one of Scotland Yard's previously listed 'most wanted' killers to appear as a witness for him in a court case where he objected to a publican renewing a pub licence. Last February, Anthony Kelly (60s), of Southill, Limerick, failed in an application before Limerick District Court in which he objected to Eamonn O'Rahilly, owner of The Spotted Dog pub, renewing his licence to operate the pub. Advertisement Mr O'Rahilly had previously barred both Mr Kelly and convicted killer Kenneth Dundon from the pub. The appeal was listed on Monday morning at Limerick Circuit Court where Judge Fiona O'Sullivan heard that all the parties in the case were present and ready to proceed. However the appeal was adjourned to next Friday, May 16th, for hearing. Kenneth Dundon, the father of notorious killer brothers Wayne, John and Dessie Dundon, appeared as a witness for Mr Kelly at the original hearing last February. The court then heard that Mr Dundon (60s) had been jailed for six years after he was convicted of the manslaughter of a man, whom it was heard 'drowned in his own blood' after Dundon stabbed him a number of times. Advertisement The court heard that on April 15th, 2024, Anthony Kelly was playing cards in The Spotted Dog when Mr Dundon, of his own volition, entered the pub, ordered a drink and went and sat with Mr Kelly's friends. The two men bought each another drinks and left the pub together without any issue. However, a barman on duty on the night, Shane O'Callaghan, gave evidence that the atmosphere in the pub suddenly 'changed' when Mr Dundon arrived. Mr O'Callaghan said, knowing the 'history' of the Dundon crime family, he telephoned the pub's owner, Mr O'Rahilly, to let him know he was 'fearful' if a potential problem in the pub because of Mr Dundon's presence there. Advertisement Mr O'Rahilly also gave evidence in court that he was 'aware of Mr Dundon and his reputation'. Mr O'Rahilly said he was not in the pub and that he told Mr O'Callaghan that 'assistance was on the way' and he would get to the pub 'as soon as I could'. Just before Mr O'Rahilly arrived at the pub, Mr Kelly and Mr Dundon exited the premises. Mr O'Rahilly said that when Mr Kelly arrived at the pub on the next day, he told him he 'wasn't happy with Dundon' being in his pub. Advertisement Mr O'Rahilly said he reminded Mr Kelly that Mr Dundon 'was a member of a family that was troublesome, and that his presence at the bar had made customers and staff concerned and nervous'. 'I was not happy to run the pub under such conditions which would exist if Dundon kept coming in,' Mr O'Rahilly told the court. Mr O'Rahilly said he replied 'yes' when Mr Kelly asked him if he was also barred. On April 17th, Mr Kelly and Mr Dundon – who were both barred at this stage – returned to the pub. Advertisement Mr O'Rahilly told the court: 'I felt they were trying to compel me to serve them and their associates with a view to trying to run the pub from outside the counter'. Mr O'Rahilly said he felt he 'would lose control' of the pub if he allowed Mr Dundon and Mr Kelly back as customers. 'Mr Kelly was trying to coerce me into a situation by showing me who his friends were, who he was associated with, and telling me I would be alright because he would keep an eye on things,' Mr O'Rahilly claimed. Mr Kelly and Mr Dundon each told the court they were surprised when they found out they were not welcome at the club as there had been no trouble on the night they were both in the pub. They also both denied making any threats or trying to intimidate Mr O'Rahilly. Ireland Man jailed for helping Brazilian cartel smuggle co... Read More Mr Kelly told the court he returned to the pub with Mr Dundon to try to 'resolve' matters with Mr O'Rahily and he described his ban from the pub as 'unfair' and 'prejudiced'. Cross-examining Kenneth Dundon in court, Mr O'Rahilly's barrister, Thomas Wallace-O'Donnell, put it to the witness that he was 'a member of a profoundly infamous family... the father of the Dundon family, the Godfather, the paterfamilias of the family'. Kenneth Dundon replied: 'I'm a pensioner, I'm no Godfather of nothing'. Mr Kelly, who is being represented for the appeal hearing by barrister Antoinette Simon BL, has convictions for operating a shebeen, possessing illegal tobacco and hijacking.
CBS News
12-03-2025
- CBS News
Spring break is fast approaching. Where did the annual tradition come from?
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight. Mondays aren't such a drag when you trade a classroom for ramped-up recess. The Mall of America was busy with families trying to find a fun way for their kids to burn off some energy, many of them heading to Nickelodeon Universe. "It's tough if you have no plans just to stay home and be cooped up in the house," parent Anthony Kelly said. Both students and parents WCCO talked with highlighted the much-needed brain break that comes with the extended time off. The origin of spring break differs across the world, but many countries initially aligned a short school break with the Easter holiday, landing somewhere in March and April. College students partying at a beach down in the southern United States is a tradition going back nearly a century. In 1929, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, opened the state's first Olympic-sized pool outdoors. It attracted college swim teams in the 1930s that were looking for a place to train over spring break. Soon, word got out about the hotspot, and it wasn't just young swimmers eager to enjoy the Florida sun and fun. Ft. Lauderdale became a destination for young revelers, even idolized in the 1960 film "Where the Boys Are." Nowadays, airports are packed with families looking to shake off the winter blues, which sometimes overstays its welcome in Minnesota. "You've just been through January, February so, you really are craving some warm weather," one parent said. Minnesota's largest district, Anoka Hennepin Schools, is currently on spring break. Minneapolis and St. Paul students have to wait until end of the month.
