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Case No. 6803Criminal damage · Co. Cork

Four men charged over Charleville family feud

Four men appeared at Midleton District Court charged with offences linked to a feud between the O’Driscoll and O’Neill families in Charleville, Co Cork. John Meehan was remanded in custody, and the three O’Neills were granted bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatFour men were charged with offences arising from an investigation into a feud between two families in Charleville. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe feud between the O'Driscoll and O'Neill families had been ongoing for six weeks. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí feared the feud would escalate and that further offences would be committed. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationTwo witnesses made statements identifying Mr Meehan as the man who committed the offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeJohn Meehan was charged with criminal damage to a door and window of a house belonging to Mark O'Neill at Batt Donegan Place, Charleville, on January 8th. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeJohn Meehan was charged with possession of a slash hook on January 8th. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeSonny O'Neill and Mark O'Neill were charged with criminal damage to a car at Ballysalagh, Charleville, on January 4th. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDavey O'Neill was charged with criminal damage to a car at Ballysallagh on January 3rd. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDavey O'Neill was charged with making a threat at Gough's Pub, Charleville, on March 5th that he would damage property. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe four men were brought before Midleton District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Meehan denied any involvement in the feud and said he was not present. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said garda concerns about the feud escalating were well grounded. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Meehan was granted free legal aid. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSonny O'Neill made no reply to the charge after caution. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMark O'Neill replied "never happened" when the charge was put to him. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDavey O'Neill made no reply to either charge after caution. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceMr Meehan was remanded in custody to appear at Mallow District Court on January 16th. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceSonny O'Neill was granted bail on conditions including daily signing on at Charleville Garda station and a curfew. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceMark O'Neill and Davey O'Neill were granted bail on similar terms. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceDavey O'Neill was excused from signing on daily at Charleville Garda station. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jan2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Four men charged with offences linked to feud between families in Charleville

    Reports a Midleton District Court sitting in which four men were charged over a feud between two families in Charleville. Gives the individual charges, dates and bail and remand outcomes.

    accused, John Meehan, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Meehanaccused, Sonny O'Neill, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sonny O'Neillaccused, Mark O'Neill, 43, named, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Neillaccused, Davey O'Neill, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Davey O'Neill