This article is from page 12 of the 2013-04-02 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 12 JPG
BOOKS of Evidence have been served on two men alleged to have damaged a family home in Ennis last year.
Michael Molloy (20) and Patrick McCarthy (19) are both charged with committing criminal damage at Westbourne Court, Watery Road, Ennis on October 28.
It is alleged that both accused did without lawful excuse damage two car windows, two glass door panels and a 51” flat screen TV and glass stand intending to damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be damaged.
Both men appeared at Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
Mr Molloy has an address at 2 Ballymaley Halting Site, Ennis.
Mr McCarthy has addresses at 2 Ballaghboy, Quin Road, Ennis.
The court heard Mr McCarthy has a new address at An Páirc Bruach na Abhainn, Ennis.
Garda Irene O’Flynn of Ennis Garda Station gave evidence of serving the books of evidence on solicitors for each accused.
Inspector John Galvin said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had consented to both men being returned for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Criminal Court.
Legal aid was approved for Tara Godfrey, solicitor for Mr McCarthy and one Junior Counsel.
Legal aid was approved for Daragh Hassett, solicitor for Mr Molloy, and one Junior Counsel.
Judge Patrick Durcan delivered the alibi warning.
Both accused were remanded on continuing bail. THREE men charged in connection with disturbances that allegedly occurred at a wedding in Ennis last year have had their cases adjourned for a month. Three men – Jimmy Doherty (39), John Doherty (47) and Simon Doherty (41) – have been charged with offences arising out of an incident that occurred at Ennis Cathedral, O’Connell Street, on October 11 (2012). Jimmy Doherty, with an address at 8 Maiville, Kilrush Road Ennis, and Simon Doherty, with an address at The Cottage, Granard Road, Edgeworthstown, Longford, are both charged with the assault of John McDonagh.
They are also charged with engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. John Doherty, with an address at 60 Abbeyville, Ennis, is charged with engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. John Doherty is also charged with assault causing harm to John McDonagh.
In February the court was told that the alleged incident occurred during a wedding ceremony. Judge Durcan declined jurisdiction, saying the nature of the alleged injuries and the allegation that a religious service was disrupted were seriously aggravating factors. The case was to be referred back to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). On Wednesday, Inspector John Galvin told the court that more time was required for DPP’s directions. He requested the cases be adjourned until April 24. Defence solicitor John Casey consented to the adjournment. The men were remanded on continuing bail to appear again in court on April 24.