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Case No. 19740Reckless discharge of a firearm · Co. Limerick · 13 Jul 2019

Destruction order granted for getaway car used in Askeaton shooting

In the early hours of 13 July 2019, a man recklessly discharged at least four shots at a house at Deelside, The Quay, Askeaton, Co Limerick, where infant twins were sleeping. Larry O'Connor was convicted of several charges, including reckless discharge of a firearm, and Daniel O'Connor pleaded guilty to a burglary charge, with two people convicted following a trial at Limerick Circuit Court in 2022. Larry O'Connor was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment and Daniel O'Connor to seven years, with the final year suspended, and the Court of Appeal dismissed Larry O'Connor's appeal against his conviction in July 2023. The latest development is that a destruction order for the Seat Leon used in the shooting was granted by Judge Carol Anne Coolican at Newcastle West Court, as reported on 24 September 2023.

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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A Seat Leon car was used in the course of a firearm being discharged in Askeaton.
  • A man recklessly discharged at least four shots at a house where infant twins were sleeping.
Where
The shooting happened at Deelside, The Quay, Askeaton, Co Limerick.
When
The incident happened in the early hours of 13 July 2019.
Investigation
  • Gardaí located and seized the Seat Leon in a public car park in Portlaoise.
  • The car was bought at an auction in Northern Ireland, and no owner has been established.
Charges
  • Larry O'Connor was convicted of several charges, including reckless discharge of a firearm.
  • Daniel O'Connor pleaded guilty to a burglary charge.
In court
  • Two people were convicted following a trial at Limerick Circuit Court in 2022.
  • The Court of Appeal dismissed Larry O'Connor's appeal against his conviction in July 2023.
  • Judge Carol Anne Coolican granted a destruction order for the Seat Leon at Newcastle West Court, as reported on 24 September 2023.
Sentence
  • Larry O'Connor was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment.
  • Daniel O'Connor was sentenced to seven years, with the final year suspended.
Other details
Detective Sergeant Michael Reidy made the destruction application under the Police (Property) Act, 1897, which the article describes the car as a high-powered getaway car.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Seat Leon was used in the course of a firearm being discharged in Askeaton on 13 July 2019. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA man recklessly discharged at least four shots at a house where infant twins were sleeping. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Deelside, The Quay, Askeaton. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened in the early hours of 13 July 2019. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí located and seized the Seat Leon in a public car park in Portlaoise. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe car was purchased at an auction in Northern Ireland. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationNo owner of the Seat Leon has been established. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeLarry O'Connor was convicted of several charges, including reckless discharge of a firearm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeDaniel O'Connor pleaded guilty to a burglary charge. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtTwo people were convicted following a trial. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial took place at Limerick Circuit Court in 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe Court of Appeal dismissed Larry O'Connor's appeal against his conviction in July 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Coolican granted the destruction order application. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceLarry O'Connor was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceDaniel O'Connor was sentenced to seven years, with the final year suspended. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Sep2023
    Otherlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Gardai secure destruction of ‘high-powered getaway car’ used in Limerick shooting

    Reports a destruction order granted at Newcastle West Court for the Seat Leon used in the 2019 Askeaton shooting, with details of the convictions, sentences and car's history.

    convicted, Larry O'Connor, 33, named, irish (judged from name)Larry O'Connorconvicted, Daniel O'Connor, 42, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel O'Connorvictim, 10 monthsvictim, 10 months