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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8265Firearms offences · Co. Offaly

Bail granted to man charged over alleged shooting at Tullamore house

A woman, named as Rebecca McDonagh, was injured when a shot was allegedly fired through the front window of a house at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on February 28 and June 4, 2026. Gardaí allege the shots were linked to a feud between the Kavanagh and McDonagh families and say the firearm was a shotgun. Daniel Kavanagh (48) was arrested and charged with firearms offences, and gardaí identified him from CCTV footage that allegedly shows a man firing towards the house. At a bail hearing at Tullamore District Court on August 13, 2026, Judge Susan Fay said she would grant bail with conditions, and Kavanagh was remanded to August 28 on bail terms that include a €5,000 cash deposit and a €10,000 independent surety.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court13 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A woman, named as Rebecca McDonagh, was injured when a shot was fired through the front window of a house.
  • CCTV footage allegedly shows a man firing a single shot towards the house in February.
Where
The alleged shots were fired at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore, Co Offaly.
When
The alleged offences took place on February 28 and June 4, 2026.
Cause
Gardaí said the background to the alleged offences was a feud between the Kavanagh and McDonagh families.
Weapon
Gardaí said the firearm was a shotgun, which was seized and sent for examination.
Investigation
Gardaí identified the individual in the footage as Daniel Kavanagh (48), who made admissions when questioned.
Charges
Kavanagh is charged with allegedly discharging a firearm while reckless as to whether any person was injured, and with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property.
In court
  • Gardaí opposed bail, fearing Kavanagh would not return to court and that witnesses might be interfered with.
  • Judge Susan Fay said she would grant bail with conditions, including a curfew between 9pm and 7am and daily reporting to a garda station.
  • Kavanagh was remanded in custody to August 28 with consent to bail, on condition of €5,000 cash and an independent surety of €10,000.
Other details
  • There had previously been an incident on the night of New Year's Eve 2025 and January 1, 2026.
  • Kavanagh said he had been drinking and using cocaine at the time of the alleged offences.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman was injured when a shot was fired through the front window of a house. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatCCTV footage allegedly shows a man firing a single shot towards the house in February. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged shots were fired at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on February 28 and June 4. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeThe gardaí said the background to the alleged offences was a feud between the Kavanagh and McDonagh families. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe gardaí said the firearm was a shotgun. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe individual in the footage was identified as Kavanagh and the firearm was seized and sent for examination. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationKavanagh made admissions when questioned. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeKavanagh is alleged to have discharged a firearm, being reckless as to whether any person was injured or not. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeKavanagh is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe gardaí opposed bail because they feared Kavanagh would not return to court and that witnesses might be interfered with. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she would grant bail with conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtBail conditions include a curfew between 9pm and 7am and reporting daily to a garda station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceKavanagh was remanded in custody to August 28 with consent to bail, on condition that €5,000 cash be given, with an independent surety of €10,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThere had previously been an incident on the night of New Year's Eve 2025 and January 1, 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherKavanagh said he had been drinking and using cocaine at the time of the alleged offences. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Aug2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Shots fired at house in Offaly injured woman, Tullamore District Court is told

    Court report on a bail application: details of the alleged shootings, the injured woman, the feud background, the bail terms and conditions, and Kavanagh's admission that he had been drinking and taking cocaine.

    accused, Daniel Kavanagh, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kavanaghvictim, Rebecca McDonagh, female, irish (judged from name)Rebecca McDonagh