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Case No. 0337Organised crime (participation in attempted murder) · Co. Clare · 18 Jan 2020

Jake Hannam charged with organised crime offence after extradition from UK

Jake Hannam, a 25-year-old man from Purcell Park, Shannon, Co Clare, is the suspect in the alleged attempted murder of Daniel Harty at Pound Street, Sixmilebridge, between 17 and 18 January 2020. Harty suffered three gunshot wounds to the abdomen, back and arm and lost the full use of his left arm. Tony McInerney, 32, of Ennis, was sentenced to 17 years in October 2023 over the shooting. Hannam was arrested at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, on 2 September 2026 under a European arrest warrant after his extradition from the UK, and was charged at Shannon Garda Station with alleged participation in the attempted murder for a criminal organisation under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act. He was remanded in custody to Limerick Prison and is due to appear at Ennis Circuit Court on 15 September 2026, the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Jake Hannam is a 25-year-old man from Purcell Park, Shannon, Co Clare.
  • Daniel Harty suffered three gunshot wounds to the abdomen, back and arm.
  • Daniel Harty lost the full use of his left arm and used a colostomy bag for nine months.
Where
The attempted murder of Daniel Harty is alleged to have occurred at Pound Street, Sixmilebridge, Co Clare.
When
The alleged offence occurred between 17 and 18 January 2020.
Weapon
Daniel Harty was shot with a firearm, causing three gunshot wounds.
Cause
Hannam is alleged to have participated in the attempted murder of Daniel Harty for a criminal organisation or its members.
Investigation
Hannam was arrested at 1.25pm on 2 September 2026 at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, under a European arrest warrant issued in December 2023, after his extradition from the UK.
Charges
Hannam was charged at Shannon Garda Station at 5.30pm with alleged participation in the attempted murder of Daniel Harty, contrary to Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act.
In court
  • Hannam appeared at Ennis District Court, where the DPP directed trial by indictment and no bail application was made because the District Court was not the appropriate court.
  • Two Circuit Court warrants issued in April 2021 for assault causing harm and threats to kill in Shannon in 2019 and 2020 were executed at Ennis Circuit Court.
  • Hannam was remanded in custody to appear at Ennis District Court by video-link on 9 September, and then remanded to Limerick Prison to appear at Ennis Circuit Court on 15 September.
Sentence
Tony McInerney, 32, of Ennis, was sentenced to 17 years in October 2023; one source links the sentence to the attempted murder of Daniel Harty, while another says he pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm.
29 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJake Hannam is a 25-year-old man from Shannon, Co Clare (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDaniel Harty suffered three gunshot wounds to the abdomen, back and arm (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDaniel Harty lost the full use of his left arm (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDaniel Harty had to use a colostomy bag for nine months (irishtimes.com)
  • whatJake Hannam appeared charged with alleged participation in the attempted murder of Daniel Harty for a criminal organisation. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereHannam lives at Purcell Park, Shannon, Co Clare (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHannam was arrested at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel at 1.25pm (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHannam was charged at Shannon Garda station at 5.30pm (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe attempted murder of Daniel Harty occurred at Pound Street, Sixmilebridge (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHannam was extradited from the UK on 2 September 2026 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred between 17 and 18 January 2020 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence is said to have occurred between January 17 and January 18, 2020. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationHannam was arrested under a European arrest warrant issued in December 2023 (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationHannam was arrested at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, on a European arrest warrant after extradition from the UK. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHannam was charged with participation in the attempted murder of Daniel Harty for a criminal organisation (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe charge is under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act dealing with organised crime offences (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe Circuit Court cases concern assault causing harm and threats to kill from 2019 and 2020 in Shannon (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMcInerney pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe alleged offence is contrary to Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHannam was charged at Shannon Garda Station. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial by indictment (irishtimes.com, clareecho.ie)
  • courtHannam was remanded in custody to appear at Ennis District Court on 9 September via video-link (irishtimes.com)
  • courtTwo warrants issued from the Circuit Court in April 2021 were executed at Ennis Circuit Court (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHannam was remanded in custody to Limerick Prison to appear at Ennis Circuit Court on 15 September (irishtimes.com)
  • courtNo bail application was made in the District Court because it was not the appropriate court for one. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHannam was remanded in custody to appear before Ennis District Court on September 9 via video-link. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHannam was remanded in custody to Limerick prison to appear at Ennis Circuit Court on September 15. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceTony McInerney, 32, of Ennis, was sentenced to 17 years in October 2023 for the attempted murder of Daniel Harty (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHannam was extradited from the UK after being arrested on a European arrest warrant. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Sep2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Shannon man charged with organised crime offence after extradition from the UK - Clare Echo

    Court appearance after extradition from the UK on a European arrest warrant. Charged with an alleged organised crime offence linked to the attempted murder of Daniel Harty in January 2020, and remanded in custody to Ennis District Court and Ennis Circuit Court.

    accused, Jake Hannam, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jake Hannamvictim, Daniel Harty, irish (judged from name)Daniel Harty
  2. 5 Sep2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man charged with organised crime offence following extradition from UK

    Reports Hannam's extradition from the UK, his charging at Ennis District Court under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act, remand in custody, execution of two 2021 Circuit Court warrants for assault causing harm and threats to kill, and background on the 2020 Sixmilebridge shooting for which Tony McInerney received 17 years in 2023.

    accused, Jake Hannam, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jake Hannamvictim, Daniel Harty, male, irish (judged from name)Daniel Hartyconvicted, Tony McInerney, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tony McInerney