This article is from page 18 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 18 JPG
A 14-YEAR-old boy has appeared in court charged with offences in connection with an alleged violent incident at a primary school in Ennis.
The teenager was before Ennis District Court on Friday. He is charged with violent disorder at the Holy Family Primary School on March 20, 2012.
He is also charged with the production of a machete contrary to the firearms and offensive weapons act on the same date and location.
The court heard that jurisdiction of the case had previously been refused. Inspector Tom Kennedy requested an extension of time for the service of the book of evidence.
The teenager was remanded on continuing bail to appear again at Ennis District Court on December 19.
Another man charged in connection with the same incident is also due to appear in court on that date.
Conor Mahon (21), with an address at Ballaghboy Halting Site, Quin Road, Ennis, is alleged to have committed violent disorder at the Holy Family School, Station Road, Ennis on March 3.
He is also charged with unlawful production of an article contrary to the firearms and offensive weapons act at the same date and location.
Mr Mahon appeared at Ennis District Court on Wednesday. Inspector Kennedy said State were seeking an extension of time to allow for the service of the book of evidence.
Defence solicitor Daragh Hassett said he would consent to December 19.
Mr Mahon was remanded on continuing bail to appear at Ennis District Court on December 19.