Case No. 2332Pub licence renewal (licensing objection) · Co. Limerick · 15 Apr 2024

Anthony Kelly's objection to Spotted Dog pub licence renewal dismissed

Anthony Kelly, in his 60s, of Southill, Limerick, had his objection to the renewal of the Spotted Dog pub licence dismissed by Judge Patricia Harney at Limerick District Court after he was barred from the pub following the presence of convicted manslaughter offender Kenneth Dundon, a member of the Dundon McCarthy crime family.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe two men bought one another drinks and left the pub together without any problems arising. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatO'Rahilly said he had already lost a number of customers because of Dundon's presence and that if his licence was not renewed it would make him unemployed, in a large amount of debt, and put his 14 employees out of work. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatO'Rahilly did not make a complaint to gardai and Kelly and Dundon had respected the pub ban put in place ten months ago. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatKelly has convictions for hijacking, possessing illegal tobacco and running a shebeen, and was previously acquitted of murder and possessing a semi-automatic gun with intent to endanger life. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge made an order of costs against Kelly which have yet to be determined. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Feb2025
    Convicted killer Kenneth Dundon helps object to pub’s licence renewal over being barred

    Reports the full two-hour licensing hearing at Limerick District Court where Kelly's objection was dismissed and an order of costs was made against him.

    accused, Anthony Kelly, 60s, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Kellyconvicted, Kenneth Dundon, 60s, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Dundon