This article is from page 19 of the 2012-10-16 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 19 JPG
A MAN has appeared in court charged with violent disorder at a primary school in Ennis earlier this year. Conor Mahon (21), with an address at Ballaghboy Halting Site, Quin Road Ennis, is alleged to have committed violent disorder at the Holy Family School, Station Road, Ennis on March 3.
He is also charged with unlawful production of an article contrary to the firearms and offensive weapons act at the same date and location.
At Ennis District Court on Wednesday, Inspector Tom Kennedy said the matter would be proceeding on trial on indictment.
Charges previously brought against Mr Mahon arising out of the same incident were struck out by a Judge in June
Defence solicitor Daragh Hassett told the court that this was the State’s “second bite of cherry” in respect of charges against his client.
Insp Kennedy explained that the charges were struck out following delays in obtaining directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
He said matters have progressed since then. Insp Kennedy told the court that the book of evidence would be served within 42 days.
Responding to Mr Hassett’s concerns, Judge Patrick Durcan said, “If the book of evidence is not served within 42 days, the wind is very much at your back.”
Mr Mahon was remanded on continuing bail to appear at Ennis District Court on November 14.