THE State has withdrawn charges brought against against a director of a West Clare pharmacy relating to the alleged unlawful possession of veterinar y medicine. Marie Kelly and A ndrew O’Donoghue, both with an address at Westpark, Spanish Point, were originally both charged with 26 counts of possession of various animal remedies where the label or package was altered without the authorisation of the Irish Medicine’s Board. The same 26 charges were also brought against Ester ville Ltd, the company of which Ms Kelly and Mr O’Donoghue are directors. But at Ennis District Cour t on Friday, State Solicitor for Clare, Mar tin Linnane, told the cour t the Director of Public Prosecutions ( DPP) had directed that all charges against Mr O’Donoghue be struck out. Mr Linnane said the DPP had fur ther directed that the case against Marie Kelly and Ester ville Ltd proceed. Jurisdiction was previously refused by district cour t Judge, Patrick Durcan and the case was adjourned to allow for DPP’s directions. Mr Linnane applied to have the cases adjourned to March 13, 2015, to allow time for the preparation of the book of evidence. Solicitor for the accused, Michael Lannigan, consented to the State’s application to have the matter adjourned. Judge Patrick Durcan adjourned the case to March 13, 2015. He also consented to an extension of time to allow for the ser vice of the book of evidence. The charges states that Ms Kelly was in possession of the animal remedies, as
Month: December 2014
TRIBUTES were paid last evening (Monday) to popular Tulla publican John Minogue.
The man described as ‘knowledgeable”, “wise” and “well liked” by those that knew him best, passed away in Cahercalla Hospital, Ennis yesterday morning, just a week shy of his 86th birthday.
The face of Minogue’s Pub for six decades, John also served as an Independent member of Clare County Council for 31 years.
He loved his hurling as much, if not more than his politics, and as Fr Harry Bohan recalled, “I’d say Clare hardly played a game he wasn’t at.”
Famed in many local stories John is also reputed to have taught Christy Moore the song ‘Spancilhill’ by Robbie McMahon that later passed into the national repertoire.
Christy Moore, at the time a clerk in the local bank, played some of his f rst gigs in the back room of Minogue’s pub in Tulla.
Minogue’s or “The Hotel” as it was referred to by many since the days of the fairs, was central to a lot of community events and John was central to the public house.
“He was a very popular man. There was somethings he never missed.
“He was a huge hurling fan and never missed a match. He was at every funeral too. He was linked with a lot of people,” said Fr Bohan.
“He was at everything and knew everything locally. He was a wise man and well liked.”
His popularity and hard work saw him elected to Clare County Council in f ve successive elections, starting in 1960.
He topped the poll for the Killaloe Electoral Area in his last two elections – in 1979 and 1985. He left local public off ce in 1991 but continued to help and assist the local people and community.
Labour TD Michael McNamara last night said the passing of John Minogue would be widely mourned.
“He was one of the most popular members elected to Clare County Council in modern times,” he said.
Deputy Timmy Dooley (FF) described the late publican as a “fantastic Community leader.”
“I found him to be a wise political council from the time I was elected,” he said adding he got to know him well while living in the village of Tulla. John Minogue is survived by his wife Kathleen, daughter Sandra, relatives and many many friends.