This article is from page 20 of the 2012-11-27 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 20 JPG
A MAN has appeared in court charged with drugs and firearms offences in North Clare two years ago.
Sean McNamara (21), with an address at Doonogan, Mullagh, appeared at Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
It is alleged that on October 16, 2010, Mr McNamara possessed a 12-gauge double barrel shotgun. It is alleged that he did not have the shotgun for a lawful purpose.
Mr McNamara is also charged with possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine for sale or supply at Doonogan, Mullagh on October 16.
Detective Garda Stephen Hession of Ennis Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. He said Mr McNamara gave no reply to charge after caution.
Inspector Tom Kennedy said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed trial on indictment.
The case was adjourned until January 9, 2013 for the service of the Book of Evidence.