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Dublin Live
3 days ago
- Dublin Live
Dublin criminal outed as infamous 'Mr Flashy' could be back on streets by 2027
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Criminal Glen Ward is said to be 'happy' he has been outed as the infamous Mr Flashy as we reveal he could be back on the streets as early as 2027. Ward, 32, who has been named as the leader of the 'Gucci Gang' based in Finglas, North Dublin, is serving a five-and-a-half-year prison sentence in Portlaoise Prison. Two weeks ago, he was given an 18-month suspended prison sentence for violent disorder during a daylight melee against a rival gang. The media was not allowed to name him as 'Mr Flashy' over the years because he had only minor convictions. This was despite him being named in the High Court as the gangster and the leader of the Kinahan-affiliated 'Gucci Gang' during the €1.7 million CAB case against Kinahan's top lieutenant Ross Browning in 2022. But because he has now been convicted of gun charges in the Special Criminal Court and has no more charges before the courts, his street name and gang leadership role can be revealed. His younger brother Eric O'Driscoll, 23, was also convicted of the same gun charges and was handed a five-year term. They were jailed for possession of a .223 calibre Remington AR-15 semi-automatic rifle which was fired from the back door of a Finglas home during a house party. They both pleaded guilty to that offence. One source told the Irish Mirror: 'Ward seems to be happy to have been outed as 'Mr Flashy' – it doesn't seem to bother him at all. 'For years, he couldn't be linked to being 'Mr Flashy' so now that it's out there, he seems to be fine about it all.' We can also reveal that Ward could be back on the streets as early as 2027. This is because he has been in custody since January last year and his sentence was backdated to include time spent in custody. Ward is also expected to get a quarter off on remission or good behaviour and this could bring his release date to 2027. One source said: 'It is likely it will be mid or near the end of 2027 that he will be released and back on the streets.' At his sentencing hearing two weeks ago, when he was given a suspended sentence for violent disorder, Ward's defence barrister told the court the gangster had previously worked as a mechanic – and 'hopes to get back to that' on his release. The court also heard he works out daily in the prison gym and 'is keeping his head down'. Gardai say the Gucci Gang were involved in street-level organised crime and drug dealing and had links to transnational organised crime groups at the highest levels. The High Court was told it got this name 'due to their penchant for designer clothes and jewellery'. The Chief CAB Officer said the gang has been involved in murderous feuds with rivals over control of the drugs trade and named its leader. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dublin crim outed as infamous 'Mr Flashy', and could be back on streets by 2027
Criminal Glen Ward is said to be 'happy' he has been outed as the infamous Mr Flashy as we reveal he could be back on the streets as early as 2027. Ward, 32, who has been named as the leader of the 'Gucci Gang' based in Finglas, North Dublin, is serving a five-and-a-half-year prison sentence in Portlaoise Prison. Two weeks ago, he was given an 18-month suspended prison sentence for violent disorder during a daylight melee against a rival gang. The media was not allowed to name him as 'Mr Flashy' over the years because he had only minor convictions. This was despite him being named in the High Court as the gangster and the leader of the Kinahan-affiliated 'Gucci Gang' during the €1.7 million CAB case against Kinahan's top lieutenant Ross Browning in 2022. But because he has now been convicted of gun charges in the Special Criminal Court and has no more charges before the courts, his street name and gang leadership role can be revealed. His younger brother Eric O'Driscoll, 23, was also convicted of the same gun charges and was handed a five-year term. They were jailed for possession of a .223 calibre Remington AR-15 semi-automatic rifle which was fired from the back door of a Finglas home during a house party. They both pleaded guilty to that offence. One source told the Irish Mirror: 'Ward seems to be happy to have been outed as 'Mr Flashy' – it doesn't seem to bother him at all. 'For years, he couldn't be linked to being 'Mr Flashy' so now that it's out there, he seems to be fine about it all.' We can also reveal that Ward could be back on the streets as early as 2027. This is because he has been in custody since January last year and his sentence was backdated to include time spent in custody. Ward is also expected to get a quarter off on remission or good behaviour and this could bring his release date to 2027. One source said: 'It is likely it will be mid or near the end of 2027 that he will be released and back on the streets.' At his sentencing hearing two weeks ago, when he was given a suspended sentence for violent disorder, Ward's defence barrister told the court the gangster had previously worked as a mechanic – and 'hopes to get back to that' on his release. The court also heard he works out daily in the prison gym and 'is keeping his head down'. Gardai say the Gucci Gang were involved in street-level organised crime and drug dealing and had links to transnational organised crime groups at the highest levels. The High Court was told it got this name 'due to their penchant for designer clothes and jewellery'. The Chief CAB Officer said the gang has been involved in murderous feuds with rivals over control of the drugs trade and named its leader.
Dublin Live
22-05-2025
- Dublin Live
'Mr Flashy' Glen Ward handed 18-month suspended sentence for bicycle saddle melee
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The leader of the 'Gucci Gang' Glen Ward - who was jailed over the possession of an AR-15 rifle - has been given an 18 month suspended prison sentence for violent disorder and possessing a bicycle saddle during a melee in daylight against a gang of males. Ward's brother Eric O'Driscoll (23) was given a 12 months suspended sentence for the same incident and given a six month sentence for reckless endangerment and dangerous driving on a motorbike in a separate incident. Glen - who has also been named in the High Court as 'Mr Flashy' - and his brother Eric, both of Deanstown Green, in Finglas, Dublin 11, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and production of articles at Cardiffsbridge Road in Finglas on August 9, 2022. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard neither brothers were the instigators of the violent disorder incident which occurred when O'Driscoll was returning from nearby Dunnes Stores after shopping for his mother. A group of males exchanged words with O'Driscoll and they followed him to his house. Detective Garda Dwayne O'Brien said the incident of violent disorder occurred with 'two gangs against each other in daylight.' Gardai responded to a call that a large group of males had gathered at Cardiffsbridge Road but when gardai arrived the males were dispersing and no incident was taking place. CCTV from nearby Dunnes Stores was gathered showing the violent disorder incident as well as CCTV footage from the home of Ward and O'Driscoll, which showed them returning to their house armed with the bicycle saddles afterwards. Sean Prendeville, defence counsel for Ward - who has been referred to as 'Mr Flashy' and the leader of the 'Gucci Gang' during a recent High Court case - said the prosecuting garda accepted the incident wasn't started by Ward or O'Driscoll. He said Ward, who has 22 previous convictions, 'apologises to the community and he is happy to stress that.' 'He is 32, the middle of six children and has a long term partner and a nine year old daughter. He worked as a mechanic and hopes to get back to that. He is in the gym daily in prison and is keeping his head down. On the day he behaved hastily,' said Mr Prendivelle. Keith Spencer, defence counsel for O'Driscoll, who has 9 previous convictions, said the 23-year old 'did not go out that day looking for trouble.' 'He was leaving Dunnes Stores and four males approached him and words were exchanged and they followed him to his house,' said Mr Spencer. 'His involvement was holding a bicycle saddle that was thrown at him and it goes back and forth between the group of males. 'He was minding his own business, shopping for his mother and he picked up the saddle that was thrown in his direction. He is not aware if it made contact with anyone,' said Mr Spencer. O'Driscoll was also given a six month prison sentence for endangerment and dangerous driving on a separate occasion on November 17, 2022 when he drove a motorbike at high speeds, weaving in and out of traffic and mounting a footpath putting pedestrians in danger. The court heard that incident arose because he was 'very emotional' at the passing of his friend Patrick Caslin which Det Gda O'Brien said 'there was an unusual incident that led to Mr Caslin's death.' Friends of Mr Caslin were gathered for a memorial that day and O'Driscoll was driving a black Honda motorbike which took gardai on a high speed chase through Finglas for around 15 minutes. The Garda Air Support Unit as well as the Armed Support Unit were also involved. The incident ended when O'Driscoll went into the rear of a house and jumped a garden wall and hid in a shed. Gardai, assisted by the ASU, entered the garden and arrested O'Driscoll at gunpoint. Det Gda O'Brien agreed with defence counsel Mr Spencer that O'Driscoll was co-operative upon arrest. Mr Spencer said O'Driscoll, who lost his father at 16, also left school following his Junior Certificate and worked for a time in insulation. 'He was a good footballer who togged out for Finglas FC but didn't pursue it,' said Mr Spencer. He said O'Driscoll finds 'the prison environment difficult' and is now sharing a cell in Portlaoise prison with his brother Glen Ward. 'He apologises for his offending and wishes to pursue an apprenticeship as an electrician. He was very emotional on the day as he lost his close friend and accepts he was extremely reckless,' said Mr Spencer. In sentencing the brothers to suspended sentences for the violent disorder incident, Judge Alva Duffy said 'It was a terrifying incident for anyone present.' And in sentencing O'Driscoll to six months in prison for endangerment and dangerous driving, Judge Duffy said 'It was a very serious incident and on the upper end of the scale,' and banned him from driving for ten years. Both brothers were jailed in the Special Criminal Court last month for possession of a .223 calibre Remington AR-15 semi-automatic rifle which was fired from the back door of a Finglas home during a house party. They both pleaded guilty to that offence and Ward was sentenced to five and a half years while O'Driscoll was sentenced to five years. During that sentencing hearing, Ms Justice Melanie Greally said the firearm Ward used was powerful and capable of causing serious injury or death. She noted that gardai found the weapon alongside a "sizable cache" of ammunition. Video footage retrieved from a phone showed Ward, having already fired the gun, encouraging his younger brother Eric O'Driscoll to take and discharge the firearm, she added. Gardai discovered the rifle alongside a military submachine gun during a search of a house in Finglas in February 2022. Ward was named in the High Court as the leader of the Kinahan-affiliated 'Gucci Gang,' during the €1.7m CAB case against Kinahan Organised Crime Gang's top lieutenant Ross Browning in 2022. Investigators established Ward's links to Browning as a 'known associate' as well as a number of other associates including Fat Freddie Thompson, who is serving life for the Hutch/Kinahan feud murder of Dathai Douglas. In an affidavit opened during the CAB case against Browning, a top detective gave details of the Kinahan Organised Crime Gang describing it as a 'transnational organisation whose activities are not just murders, money laundering and controlled drugs but also involved in the importation of firearms into Ireland, the UK and Europe with a €1 billion worldwide network.' Glen Ward was then named in an affidavit by another senior detective as 'an active member of the Kinahan Organised Crime Gang who directs the 'Gucci Gang' from an address on Ratoath Road in Finglas. 'That gang got this name due to their penchant for designer clothes and jewellery,' the sworn affidavit stated. Details were given before the High Court of that property on Ratoath Road as 'having bullet proof windows, a fortified door and pit bulls in the front garden to protect against garda searches of the property.' The property underwent a number of attacks, the affidavit continued, with Ward being seen in the company of certain individuals including Caolan Smyth, a gunman for the Kinahan organised crime group. Smyth, 33, from Donore, Co Meath is serving 20 years in prison for shooting rival Hutch gang member James 'Mago' Gately five times on May 10, 2017. The sworn affidavit by the senior detective also stated that it is the detective's belief that Mr Ward 'is engaged in the distribution of controlled drugs' in Dublin and wider regions. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
BreakingNews.ie
21-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
'Mr Flashy' and his brother sentenced over altercation outside shopping centre
Two brothers serving jail terms from the Special Criminal Court have been sentenced in relation to an altercation outside a Dublin shopping centre in daylight hours. Glen Ward (32) and Eric O'Driscoll (23), both of Deanstown Green, Finglas, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas West, on August 9th, 2022. Advertisement Both also pleaded guilty to production of a bicycle saddle in the course of a dispute, on the same date after O'Driscoll went to Dunnes Stores in Finglas when the court heard there were 'verbals' between two groups of people. Ward, known as 'Mr Flashy', has previously been named in the High Court as the leader of the north Dublin organised crime group known as 'The Gucci Gang', so-called due to members having a liking for designer goods. Both men are serving Special Criminal Court sentences for firearms offences imposed last month. Ward was given six years and three months with the final nine months suspended. O'Driscoll, who is eight years younger than his brother, is serving a six-year sentence with the final year suspended. Advertisement Ward has 22 previous convictions and O'Driscoll has nine, the court heard. The court heard a co-accused received an 18-month suspended sentence arising out of the same incident. Ward was given an 18-month suspended sentence and O'Driscoll was given a two-year sentence with the final 18 months suspended. Judge Elva Duffy said she was not interfering with the suspended portion of the Special Criminal Court sentences they were serving but they were mandatory consecutive terms. Advertisement 'They do require to be marked – they are serious offences,' said the judge. Detective Garda Dwayne O'Brien gave evidence on Wednesday of both incidents at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Det Gda O'Brien agreed with Sean Prendiville BL, defending Ward that the dispute 'wasn't instigated by them'. Mr Prendiville said Ward was the third of six siblings and trained as a mechanic. He has a long-term partner and a child. Advertisement O'Driscoll was also sentenced after he pleaded to endangerment and dangerous driving offences arising out of a motorcycle incident in November 17th, 2022. The court heard he was 'emotional' having attended a memorial service for his friend. He was on bail at the time of the offence. The court heard gardaí responded to reports of a motorcycle driving dangerously and doing U-turns on the Cappagh Road. Ireland 'Mr Flashy' jailed for firing gunshots at Finglas... Read More Gardaí were assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the court heard. No victim impact statements were made as no victims were identifiable. A helicopter was in pursuit of O'Driscoll on the day and footage of it was shown the court where he was seen almost knocking people down who were collecting children from school and mounting a kerb to evade gardai. He ultimately arrived at a house where he dismounted his motorcycle and fled through the back gardens of an estate before being apprehended by armed gardaí. Judge Duffy also banned O'Driscoll from driving for a period of 10 years.
Irish Times
21-05-2025
- Irish Times
Glen ‘Mr Flashy' Ward and Eric O'Driscoll sentenced over Finglas shopping centre altercation
Two brothers serving jail terms from the Special Criminal Court have been sentenced in relation to an altercation outside a shopping centre in daylight hours. Glen Ward (32) and Eric O'Driscoll (23) both of Deanstown Green, Finglas, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas West, on August 9th, 2022. Both men also pleaded guilty to production of a bicycle saddle in the course of a dispute, on the same date after O'Driscoll went to Dunnes Stores in Finglas when the court heard there were 'verbals' between two groups of people. Ward, a criminal referred to as 'Mr Flashy' during a recent High Court case, was also named in the High Court as the leader of the north Dublin organised crime group known as 'The Gucci Gang', so-called due to members having a liking for designer goods. READ MORE Both men are serving Special Criminal Court sentences for firearms offences imposed last month. Ward was given six years and three months with the final nine months suspended. O'Driscoll is serving a six-year sentence with the final year suspended. Ward has 22 previous convictions and O'Driscoll has nine, the court heard. In Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Wednesday, Ward was given an 18-month suspended sentence and O'Driscoll was given a two-year sentence with the final 18 months suspended. Judge Elva Duffy said she was not interfering with the suspended portion of the Special Criminal Court sentences they were serving but they were mandatory consecutive terms. 'They do require to be marked – they are serious offences,' said the judge. Det Gda Dwayne O'Brien gave evidence in the court on Wednesday. Det Gda O'Brien agreed with Seán Prendiville, defending Ward, that the dispute 'wasn't instigated by them'. Mr Prendiville said Ward was the third of six siblings and trained as a mechanic. He has a long-term partner and a child. O'Driscoll was also sentenced on Wednesday after he pleaded to endangerment and dangerous driving offences arising out of a motorcycle incident in November 17th, 2022. The court heard he was 'emotional' having attended a memorial service for his friend. He was on bail at the time of the offence. The court heard gardaí responded to reports of a motorcycle driving dangerously and doing U-turns on the Cappagh Road. Gardaí were assisted by an armed support unit, the court heard. No victim impact statements were made as no victims were identifiable. A helicopter was in pursuit of O'Driscoll on the day and footage of it was shown in the court where he was seen almost knocking people down who were collecting children from school and mounting a kerb to evade gardaí. He ultimately arrived at a house where he dismounted his motorcycle and fled through the back gardens of an estate before being apprehended by armed gardaí. The judge also banned O'Driscoll from driving for a period of 10 years.
