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FOUR people charged in connection with a public order disturbance at a roundabout in Ennis are due to appear in court again next week.
Ennis District Court heard on Wednesday that the men intend to apply to the High Court for bail.
Bernard McDonagh (45) and Christopher McDonagh (38), Bernard McDonagh Jnr (22) and a 16-year-old boy are alleged to have committed a number of offences arising out of the incident at the Maid of Erin on October 14.
Bernard McDonagh (45), with an address at 1 Ashline, Kilrush Road, Ennis is charged with the assault of John Doherty. He also faces three charges of criminal damage and one charge of dangerous driving.
It is further alleged that Bernard McDonagh (45) drove a vehicle in a dangerous and reckless manner which created substantial risk of death or serious harm to another.
Christopher McDonagh, with an address at 1 Davitt Terrace, Cloughleigh, Ennis, is charged with produc- ing an iron while about to commit an assault. He also charged with possession of an iron bar with intent to cause injury to John Doherty, Martin Doherty and Jimmy Doherty.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons is charged with possession of a hatchet with intent to cause injuries to John Doherty, Martin Doherty and Jimmy Doherty.
He is also charged with the production of a hatchet while about to commit an assault.
Bernard McDonagh Jnr (22) is charged with possession of an article with intent to cause injury and the production of an article in the course of a dispute.
He is also charged with assault causing harm. Defence solicitor Daragh Hassett said his clients intend to apply for bail.
All three men were remanded in custody to appear at Ennis District Court on November 7. The teenager was remanded in detention to appear in court on November 7. Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are expected to be known by that date.