This article is from page 18 of the 2012-10-23 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 18 JPG
THREE people charged in connection with a disturbance at the Maid of Erin roundabout in Ennis last weekend are due to make their third court appearance tomorrow.
Bernard McDonagh (45) and Christopher McDonagh (38) and a 16-yearold boy are alleged to have committed a number of offences arising out of the incident at a roundabout on October 14.
All three appeared at Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
Bernard McDonagh, 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 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, Clough- leigh, Ennis, is charged with producing 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 com- mit an assault.
The court heard that all three accused were previously refused bail at Kilrush District Court.
Inspector Tom Kennedy requested an adjournment in all three cases for directions to issue from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Bernard and Christopher McDonagh were remanded in custody to appear again at Ennis District Court on October 24. The teenager was remanded in detention to Oberstown Detention Centre.