This article is from page 13 of the 2013-02-12 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 13 JPG
NEW charges have been brought against three people alleged to have been involved in a public order incident at a roundabout in Ennis last October. Christopher McDonagh (38), Bernard McDonagh Jnr (22) and a 16-year-old boy are alleged to have committed offences arising out of the incident at the Maid of Erin on October 14.
Bernard McDonagh Jnr (22), with an address at 1 Ashline, Kilrush Road, Ennis is charged with possession of an article with intent to cause injury and the production of an article in the course of a dispute.
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. Christopher McDonagh, with an address at 1 Davitt Terrace, Cloughleigh, Ennis and Childers Road, Ennis, is charged with production of an iron bar and possession of an iron bar with intent to cause injury to John Doherty, Martin Doherty and Jimmy Doherty.
New charges of violent disorder were brought against all three accused at Ennis District Court on Wednesday. The court heard that in response to charge after caution, Christopher McDonagh said, “I’m very sorry for all of this.”
Inspector Tom Kennedy told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed trial on indictment in respect of all three accused.
Solicitor Daragh Hassett applied to come off record for Christopher McDonagh. He told the court that Tara Godfrey is now representing Mr McDonagh. A book of evidence is also to be served on a fourth man charged in connection with the incident, the court heard.
Bernard McDonagh Snr (45), 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 (45) drove a vehicle in a dangerous and reckless manner, which created substantial risk of death or serious harm to another.
Judge Patrick Durcan adjourned the cases until February 20 for service of the Books of Evidence.