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Case No. 14961Violent disorder · Co. Cork · 6 Jan 2025

Five men charged over Cork supermarket violent disorder between feuding families

On 6 January 2025, members of two feuding families allegedly engaged in violent disorder at a Supervalu store in Hollyhill shopping centre on the northside of Cork city, with Detective Garda Aidan Forrest saying 15 people were allegedly involved. Five men have been charged: Michael Faulkner (20), Charlie Faulkner (18), Michael James Faulkner (26), Michael John O'Brien (22) and Jamie O'Brien (33). At Cork District Court, Michael Faulkner was granted bail to appear on 1 April, Michael John O'Brien was granted bail on a criminal damage charge, and Jamie O'Brien, Charlie Faulkner and Michael James Faulkner were remanded in custody to appear again on 20 January. The most recent developments are that mediation between the families is due on Thursday, facilitated by the Traveller Mediation Service, and Judge Mary Dorgan will hear the bail applications by video link next Monday.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Two feuding families allegedly engaged in violent disorder in a Cork supermarket.
  • Three members of the O'Brien family allegedly drove into the car park of a Supervalu in Hollyhill.
  • Twelve members of the Faulkner family allegedly entered the car park in three vehicles.
  • Charlie Faulkner allegedly had an altercation with Jamie O'Brien inside the Supervalu store and was allegedly seen swinging a pickaxe handle at him.
Where
The incident happened at Hollyhill shopping centre on the northside of Cork city.
When
The incident occurred on 6 January 2025.
Weapon
Men were allegedly seen swinging baseball bats and pickaxe handles.
Investigation
Detective Garda Aidan Forrest said 15 people were allegedly involved in the violent disorder.
Charges
  • Michael Faulkner was granted bail to appear in court on 1 April on a violent disorder charge.
  • Michael John O'Brien was granted bail on a charge of causing criminal damage to a house in Carrigaline on 6 January.
In court
  • Cork District Court heard evidence from Detective Garda Aidan Forrest.
  • Jamie O'Brien reserved his position on bail and was remanded in custody; Charlie Faulkner and Michael James Faulkner were remanded in custody on the violent disorder charge.
  • The three accused in custody were remanded to appear again on 20 January, and Judge Mary Dorgan will hear the bail applications by video link next Monday.
Other details
  • Mediation between the families is due to take place on Thursday, facilitated by a member of the Traveller Mediation Service, after Pavee Point stopped providing the service due to lack of funding.
  • Solicitor Shane Collins Daly said his client planned to contest the case.
19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo feuding families allegedly engaged in violent disorder in a Cork supermarket. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThree members of the O’Brien family allegedly drove into the car park of a Supervalu in Hollyhill. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatTwelve members of the Faulkner family allegedly entered the car park in three vehicles. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCharlie Faulkner allegedly had an altercation with Jamie O’Brien inside the Supervalu store. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCharlie Faulkner was allegedly seen swinging a pickaxe handle at Jamie O’Brien. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Hollyhill shopping centre on the northside of Cork city. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 6 January. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponMen were allegedly seen swinging baseball bats and pickaxe handles. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Aidan Forrest said 15 people were allegedly involved in the violent disorder. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeMichael Faulkner was granted bail to appear in court on 1 April on a violent disorder charge. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeMichael John O’Brien was granted bail on a charge of causing criminal damage to a house in Carrigaline on 6 January. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCork District Court heard evidence from Detective Garda Aidan Forrest. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJamie O’Brien reserved his position on bail and was remanded in custody. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCharlie Faulkner and Michael James Faulkner were remanded in custody on the violent disorder charge. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe three accused in custody were remanded to appear again on 20 January. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Mary Dorgan will hear the bail applications by video link next Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherPavee Point no longer provides a mediation service due to lack of funding, so the Traveller Mediation Service agreed to engage with all parties. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMediation between the families is due to take place on Thursday, facilitated by a member of the Traveller Mediation Service. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherSolicitor Shane Collins Daly said his client planned to contest the case. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jan2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Traveller Mediation Service to meet families connected to Cork feud violence case in prison

    Reports the Cork District Court hearing, the bail and remand decisions for five accused, the planned Traveller Mediation Service meeting between the families, and the defence position that the case will be contested.

    accused, Michael Faulkner, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Faulkneraccused, Charlie Faulkner, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charlie Faulkneraccused, Michael James Faulkner, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael James Faulkneraccused, Michael John O'Brien, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael John O'Brienaccused, Jamie O'Brien, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jamie O'Brien