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THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is expected to issue directions later this month in the case of four people charged in connection with a disturbance at a roundabout in Ennis last month.
Bernard McDonagh (45), 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 producing an iron bar 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), with an address at 1 Ashline Kilrush Road, Ennis, 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.
The four people appeared at Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
Inspector Tom Kennedy said the State are awaiting directions from the DPP. He requested the matters be adjourned for another two weeks.
He said the State is working to “expedite” the cases, which he described as “not easily moved on.”
Defence solicitor for all accused, Daragh Hassett, consented to the adjournment.
Judge Aeneas McCarthy adjourned the case for two weeks to allow for DPP’s directions. All four people were ordered to appear again in court on November 21.