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Case No. 21380Firework offences and public order offences · Co. Dublin · 30 Oct 2026

Father charged over handheld firework launcher attack on gardaí at Crumlin bonfire

A 31-year-old man, Christopher Cooney, allegedly fired multiple fireworks at gardaí at close range using a handheld firework launcher during a Halloween bonfire on Cashel Avenue, Crumlin, Dublin 12, on Friday evening, 30 October 2026. The victim, Ronan O'Halloran, was among five gardaí involved in the incident. Cooney was caught after a foot chase and allegedly resisted arrest aggressively. He appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Saturday morning, 31 October, where cash bail of €1,000 was set and he was remanded in custody pending lodgement. He is due to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday, 4 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man allegedly fired multiple fireworks at gardaí at close range during a Halloween bonfire.
Where
The incident took place at Cashel Avenue, Crumlin, Dublin 12.
When
The alleged offences took place on Friday evening, 30 October 2026.
Cause
A large bonfire was lit on the green and a car was driven into it.
Weapon
The accused allegedly used a handheld firework launcher to fire multiple fireworks.
Investigation
The accused was caught after a foot chase, allegedly resisted arrest aggressively, and the firework launcher could not be located.
Charges
The accused faces four counts of propelling an ignited firework at a person and public order charges.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Saturday morning, 31 October, where the garda objected to bail.
  • The accused has yet to enter a plea and is due to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday, 4 November.
Sentence
Cash bail of €1,000 was set and the accused was remanded in custody pending lodgement.
Other details
  • Five gardaí were involved in the incident, and the accused was allegedly intoxicated and in the crowd.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions has yet to give directions.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused allegedly fired fireworks at gardaí at close range, and they narrowly missed them. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Cashel Avenue, Crumlin, Dublin 12. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on Friday evening. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeA large bonfire was lit on the green, and a car was driven into it. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe accused allegedly used a handheld firework launcher to fire multiple fireworks. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was caught after a foot chase. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe accused allegedly resisted arrest aggressively. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe firework launcher could not be located. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe Director of Public Prosecutions has yet to give directions. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces four counts of propelling an ignited firework at a person. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe accused also faces public order charges in connection with the incident. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Saturday morning. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe garda objected to bail because of the seriousness of the case. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused has yet to enter a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused will appear at Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceCash bail of €1,000 was set and the accused was remanded in custody pending lodgement. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGardaí were called out to a hostile Halloween bonfire, and five gardaí were involved. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused was allegedly intoxicated and was in the crowd. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Oct2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Father accused of handheld firework launcher attack on gardaí at bonfire

    Court report on the bail hearing: the accused appeared at Dublin District Court, cash bail of €1,000 was set, and he was remanded in custody pending lodgement. This is a different incident from the Offaly cases involving a Christopher Cooney, so no existing case matches.

    accused, Christopher Cooney, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Cooneyvictim, Ronan O'Halloran, irish (judged from name)Ronan O'Halloran