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Case No. 14686Producing a shotgun in a manner likely to intimidate (Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990, s.11) · Co. Donegal · 25 Jan 2022

Donegal pensioner charged with producing shotgun during dispute

George Clarke, a 71-year-old man of Drumnacross, Drumkeen, County Donegal, has been charged with producing a shotgun during a dispute. The alleged incident happened on 25 January 2022 in the Letterleague area, where the shotgun was allegedly pointed at persons. The Director of Public Prosecutions directed summary disposal, and at Letterkenny District Court in February 2025 Judge Éiteáin Cunningham accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case for hearing, with no sentence reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • George Clarke, a 71-year-old man, has been charged with producing a shotgun during a dispute.
  • It is alleged the shotgun was produced and pointed at persons on the day in question.
Where
  • The alleged incident took place in the Letterleague area, County Donegal.
  • The case was heard at Letterkenny District Court.
When
  • The alleged incident happened on 25 January 2022.
  • The court report is dated 5 February 2025 in the tracker entry and 6 February 2025 in the article byline.
Cause
The dispute was related to an ongoing dispute over land.
Weapon
The weapon was described as a double-barrel shotgun.
Investigation
The Director of Public Prosecutions directed summary disposal of the matter.
Charges
The accused was charged under section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990, with producing a shotgun in a manner likely to intimidate.
In court
Judge Éiteáin Cunningham accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case for hearing.
Other details
The defence said the accused has no previous convictions.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe shotgun was allegedly pointed at persons in the Letterleague area. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on January 25, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe dispute was related to an ongoing dispute over land. (donegallive.ie)
  • weaponThe weapon was described as a double-barrel shotgun. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed summary disposal of the matter. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with producing a shotgun during a dispute. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case for hearing. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the accused has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Feb2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Judge accepts jurisdiction in case of Donegal pensioner charged with producing shotgun

    Reports the District Court judge accepting jurisdiction and adjourning for hearing, the DPP's direction for summary disposal, the statutory charge, the shotgun, the alleged location and the defence account of the incident.

    accused, George Clarke, 71, male, named, irish (judged from name)George Clarke