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BreakingNews.ie
9 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Two men due in court after shots fired at home in Limerick city
Two men are due in court on Monday charged in connection with a shooting in Limerick. Gardaí responded to reports of shots fired at a home and a disturbance in the Thomondgate area at 5am on Friday. Damage was caused to the outside wall of the building, and several shotgun casings were recovered. A sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and clothing were discovered in follow-up searches. Two men in their 30s were arrested and are due before Limerick District Court on Monday morning. Advertisement
BreakingNews.ie
26-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (20s) arrested for dangerous driving in stolen car in Limerick
Gardai have charged a man before Limerick District in connection with an alleged dangerous driving incident after gardaí, supported by armed officers, pursued an alleged stolen car and detained the driver. The alleged incident took place shortly before 1 am on Monday. Advertisement 'Gardaí on patrol in Limerick city observed a vehicle engaged in dangerous driving in the Mulgrave Street area at approximately 12:40am in the early hours of Monday, 26th May 2025,' a Garda spokesman explained. 'The offending vehicle was subject of an unauthorised taking a short time earlier at a nearby location in the city.' The Garda spokesman said the car in question 'was subsequently brought to a stop by Gardaí on St Lelia Street and the driver, a male in his 20s, was arrested and detained at Garda station in the Limerick division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984'. 'He has since been charged and appeared before Limerick District Court this morning, Monday 26th May 2025.'
The Journal
13-05-2025
- The Journal
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of young mother indicates guilty plea in court
A MAN WAS remanded in continuing custody today after indicating he was willing to plead guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a young mother, last year. The accused, Danny O'Donoghue, (42), Lower Main Street, Rathkeale, appeared before Limerick District Court on Tuesday. Mr O'Donoghue is accused of dangerous driving causing the death of 21-year old Marguerita O'Rourke, née Sheridan, of Roches Row, Rathkeale, on 21 December 2024, and with causing criminal damage to a set of gates at the same location on the same date. The court heard that Mr O'Donoghue is also charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a Patrick Sheridan; producing a machete during the course of making the alleged threat to Mr Sheridan; and causing criminal damage to Mr Sheridan's van, all on the same date, in Rathkeale. Marguerita O'Rourke née Sheridan, had given birth to her first child four weeks prior to her death, after she sustained serious injuries at Bank Place, Rathkeale. Mr O'Donoghue's solicitor, Michael O'Donnell, told the court that Mr O'Donoghue had previously indicated he was 'prepared to offer a signed plea to dangerous driving causing death, and that is still his position'. Mr O'Donnell said Mr O'Donoghue was 'awaiting a Book of Evidence' in respect of the other charges, indicating the accused was planning on contesting these charges. Advertisement Mr O'Donoghue has not sought bail and has been held on remand in custody since his arrest last December. Prosecuting Sergeant, Denis Waters, Roxboro Road garda station, applied for, and was granted a four-week adjournment, by consent. Judge Aine Clancy also granted the State a time-extension on the service of a Book of Evidence should one be required. The judge remanded Mr O'Donoghue in continuing custody to appear before Limerick District Court, via video-link, for further directions in the case, on 10 June. Ms O'Rourke née Sheridan and her husband, Denis, celebrated the birth of their first child together, a son, last November. Thousands of people attended a candle lit vigil on Christmas Eve last and a funeral mass for the deceased, which was held at St Mary's Church, Rathkeale. Paying an online tribute to his late daughter, John Sheridan, described Ms O'Rourke née Sheridan as 'a true legend' who loved 'horses'. The deceased's brother Freddy Sheridan started: 'It's never going to be the same without you, Maggie, but you left us a very special boy, I know his mama should be here with him, but unfortunately life didn't go that way…Rest in Peace Marguerita, I can't believe I had to say it, love you my sister.' The State Pathologist, Dr Sally Anne Collis, performed a post mortem on Ms O'Rourke nee Sheridan's body, however Gardai did not release the results of the autopsy for operational reasons. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of young mother
A man was remanded in continuing custody today after indicating he was willing to plead guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a young mother, last year. The accused, Danny O'Donoghue, (42), Lower Main Street, Rathkeale, appeared before Limerick District Court on Tuesday. Mr O'Donoghue is accused of dangerous driving causing the death of 21-year old, Marguerita O'Rourke, née Sheridan, of Roches Row, Rathkeale, on December 21st, 2024, and with causing criminal damage to a set of gates at the same location on the same date. The court heard that Mr O'Donoghue is also charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a Patrick Sheridan; producing a machete during the course of making the alleged threat to Mr Sheridan; and causing criminal damage to Mr Sheridan's van, all on the same date, in Rathkeale. Marguerita O'Rourke née Sheridan, had given birth to her first child four weeks prior to her death, after she sustained serious injuries at Bank Place, Rathkeale. Mr O'Donoghue's solicitor, Michael O'Donnell, told the court that Mr O'Donoghue had previously indicated he was 'prepared to offer a signed plea to dangerous driving causing death, and that is still his position'. Mr O'Donnell said Mr O'Donoghue was 'awaiting a Book of Evidence' in respect of the other charges, indicating the accused was planning on contesting these charges. Mr O'Donoghue has not sought bail and has been held on remand in custody since his arrest last December. Prosecuting Sergeant, Denis Waters, Roxboro Road garda station, applied for, and was granted a four-week adjournment, by consent. Judge Aine Clancy also granted the State a time-extension on the service of a Book of Evidence should one be required. The judge remanded Mr O'Donoghue in continuing custody to appear before Limerick District Court, via video-link, for further directions in the case, on June 10. Ms O'Rourke née Sheridan and her husband, Denis, celebrated the birth of their first child together, a son, last November.
Sunday World
09-05-2025
- Sunday World
Three men charged in court over €500k drugs seizure granted bail
strict conditions | The three accused, Wesley Ryan, Jonathan Morey, and Charlie Robinson, appeared before Limerick District Court in connection with the €500,000 drug seizure in the Galvone area, last Tuesday, May 6 The three accused, Wesley Ryan, Jonathan Morey, and Charlie Robinson, appeared before Limerick District Court in connection with the €500,000 drug seizure in the Galvone area, last Tuesday, May 6. Gardai initially discovered €30,000 cannabis herb when they stopped and searched a car in the Galvone Industrial Estate. Follow up searches of a unit located at the industrial zone yielded a further €350,000 of cannabis, and €150,000 of cocaine. Detective Garda Declan O'Halloran, Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, told the court that Wesley Ryan, (47), Downey Street, Garryowen, did not reply when charged with a total of six offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Mr Ryan, represented by barrister, Joe McMahon BL, was accused of three counts of possessing cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply at Redeemed Christian Church of God, Unit 2, Galvone Industrial Estate, and at the industrial estate. He is also accused of three counts of simple possession of the drugs at the same locations. Charlie Robinson Garda Steven McEntegart, gave evidence of Jonathan Morey, (34), Courtbrack House, Mungret Street, Limerick City, also making no reply when he was charged with eight offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Mr Morey, also represented by Mr McMahon and assigned a solicitor, Mike O'Donnell, was accused of four counts of possession of cannabis and cocaine as well as four counts of simple possession of the drugs, at the church, industrial estate, and at his home address. Read more Detective Garda Dan Dillon told the court that he arrested and charged the third accused man, Charlie Robinson, (45), of Glenside, Hassett's Cross, Limerick, with one count of possessing cannabis for sale or supply and with one count of simple possession of cannabis at the Galvone Industrial Estate. Garda Dillon said that Mr Robinson, represented by solicitor Turlough Herbert, replied 'no comment' in response to one of the charges preferred against him. Wesley Ryan Prosecuting Sergeant, Aisling O'Neill, Roxboro Road Station, said that bail conditions for the three accused men had been agreed by all parties. Judge Patricia Harney granted bail to all three men, on strict conditions. These include that the three men each notify Gardai of any change in their address; that they sign on daily at Henry Street Garda Station, Limerick; that they surrender their passports and not leave the jurisdiction; and that they each be available 24 hours a day to gardai via a charged and credited mobile phone. 'Failure to answer your mobile phone will be considered a breach of your bail conditions,' Judge Harney told each of the three accused. The judge remanded the three men on bail to appear before Limerick District Court for further directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions on September 26th. Jonathan Morey News in 90 Seconds - May 9th
