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Case No. 2104Murder (two counts) · Co. Dublin · 16 Aug 2017

DPP directs no prosecution over 2017 Ballymun double murder

The DPP directed no prosecution over the 2017 murder of Antoinette Corbally, 47, and Clinton Shannon, 30, who were killed in a botched gangland shooting on Balbutcher Drive, Ballymun, Dublin. The family of Mr Shannon is appealing the decision, and the coroner's inquest has been adjourned to 10 September 2025 pending a review.

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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatAntoinette Corbally, 47, was killed in the shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatClinton Shannon, 30, was killed in the shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShannon was a locksmith from Lincoln Hall, Applewood, Swords. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMichael Devoy, 41, was shot dead by the Kinahan cartel in January 2014. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatCorbally's pregnant daughter Andrea, 18 at the time, was injured after a bullet grazed her. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBrian Moran was treated in the Mater Hospital for a gunshot wound to the leg. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe suspect alighted from a silver 08-reg Opel Zafira driven into Balbutcher Drive. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver of the Zafira drove towards the end of the cul-de-sac where attempts were made to set the vehicle alight. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe gunman and driver jumped into a waiting black 06-reg Volkswagen Golf driven by a third individual. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe three occupants transferred to a grey Toyota Corolla Verso with registration 05-KE-4228. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe Toyota travelled northbound on the M1, through Swords, towards Ashbourne, Co Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle was tracked on the M3 through Cavan Town, Clones and Monaghan Town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe shooting took place on Balbutcher Drive, Ballymun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe getaway vehicle drove to the Santry Close housing estate opposite the Morton Stadium on Swords Road. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe Golf was set alight at around 4.05pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenTwo individuals passed through Navan shortly after 7pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe vehicle's last sighting was travelling from south Armagh towards Newry, Co Down at around 9.45pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeDevoy was being targeted because of his role in a feud with a local criminal gang. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe gunman discharged several rounds from a firearm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed no prosecution in relation to both deaths. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2025
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    DPP: No prosecution for murder of 2 innocent people in botched gangland shooting

    DPP no-prosecution decision announced at Dublin District Coroner's Court; Shannon family appealing; inquest adjourned to 10 September 2025; review of decision could take 12 weeks.

    victim, Antoinette Corbally, 47, female, irish (judged from name)Antoinette Corballyvictim, Clinton Shannon, 30, male, irish (judged from name)Clinton Shannonvictim, Andrea, 18, female, irish (judged from name)Andreavictim, Brian Moran, male, irish (judged from name)Brian Moransuspect, 30s, male