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Case No. 14376Firearms ammunition possession, possession of cocaine press parts for drug trafficking, and possession of cocaine · Co. Clare · 22 May 2024

Kilrush man charged with firearms ammunition, cocaine press parts and cocaine possession in Shannon

Shane McInerney, a 28-year-old man from Kilrush, County Clare, has been charged with offences linked to Shannon, County Clare, with the incident dated 22 May 2024. He is charged with possessing 4 9mm Luger rounds and 5 Makarov calibre rounds (9x18mm) without lawful purpose, possessing parts for a cocaine press for drug trafficking, and possessing cocaine, and he also faces driving charges from Limerick dated 2 May 2024. He appeared at Gort District Court and was remanded on bail, with conditions requiring him to sign on twice weekly at Kilrush Garda Station and observe a 9pm to 7am curfew. The latest development reported is that Gort District Court appearance, dated 2 March 2025, with further appearances set for Limerick District Court and Ennis District Court.

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

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What happened
Shane McInerney, a 28-year-old man from Kilrush, is charged with firearms, ammunition and drug offences.
Where
The offences are linked to Shannon, County Clare.
When
  • The incident is dated 22 May 2024.
  • The Limerick driving offences are dated 2 May 2024.
Weapon
He is charged with possessing 4 9mm Luger rounds and 5 Makarov calibre rounds (9x18mm) without a lawful purpose.
Charges
  • The ammunition charge is contrary to Section 27A of the Firearms Act 1964.
  • He is charged with possessing a Bottle Jack and metal plates as parts for a cocaine press for a drug trafficking purpose.
  • He is charged with possessing cocaine contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
  • He is also charged with driving without insurance, drink driving and dangerous driving in Limerick.
In court
  • He appeared at Gort District Court, as reported on 2 March 2025.
  • He was remanded on bail to appear at Ennis District Court and Limerick District Court.
Other details
Bail conditions require him to sign on twice weekly at Kilrush Garda Station and observe a curfew from 9pm to 7am.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeHe is charged with possessing 4 x 9mm rounds of Luger ammunition and 5×9 18 mm Makarov calibre rounds without a lawful purpose. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe ammunition charge is contrary to Section 27A of the Firearms Act 1964. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with possessing a Bottle Jack and metal plates as parts for a cocaine press for a drug trafficking purpose. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with possessing cocaine contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHe is also facing charges of driving without insurance, drink driving and dangerous driving in Limerick on 2 May 2024. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared at Gort District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail to appear at Ennis District Court and Limerick District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtBail conditions require him to sign on twice weekly at Kilrush Garda Station and observe a curfew from 9pm to 7am. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2025
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Kilrush man in court charged with possession of Luger ammo and parts of a cocaine press in Shannon - Clare Echo

    Court appearance at Gort District Court in which the accused is charged with Clare firearms and drug offences and with Limerick driving offences, and is remanded on bail with bail conditions.

    accused, Shane McInerney, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane McInerney