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Case No. 5038Murder · Co. Dublin · 24 Dec 2023

Inquest hears Jason Hennessy snr died of gunshot wounds after Christmas Eve restaurant attack in Blanchardstown

An inquest at Dublin District Coroner's Court heard that Jason Hennessy snr, 48, died of gunshot wounds to the neck and upper torso after being shot at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023. The inquest was adjourned for six months pending the ongoing criminal investigation, and the cause of death was recorded to allow a death certificate to be issued.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatHennessy died in the Mater hospital on January 4th, 12 days after being wounded. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe gunman, Tristan Sherry, 26, was overpowered at the scene and fatally injured. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe cause of death was recorded as gunshot wounds to the neck and upper torso. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe attack occurred on Christmas Eve. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeGardaí believe Hennessy was shot as part of a protracted feud between rival factions in west and north Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe machine pistol Sherry used remains unaccounted for. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe postmortem was carried out by State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationSeparate murder investigations are continuing and a number of people have been charged with offences relating to their alleged roles in the events. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe inquest was heard before Dublin District Coroner Dr Clare Keane. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí believe Sherry was aided by a number of accomplices on the day. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSherry was described as a minor criminal figure from Finglas. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Jason Hennessey snr (48) died of gunshot wounds to neck and torso after Christmas Eve attack, inquest hears

    Inquest hearing recorded cause of death as gunshot wounds to neck and upper torso; inquest adjourned six months pending criminal investigation; widow confronted gardaí at the hearing; separate murder investigations continuing into the gunman and accomplices; machine pistol used remains unaccounted for.

    victim, Jason Hennessy snr, 48, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy snrsuspect, Tristan Sherry, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherry