Ireland Case No. 6269Murder · Co. Dublin · 4 Oct 2018
Man charged with murder of Robert Sheridan in Ballymun shooting
Robert Sheridan, a 45-year-old father of two, was shot at his home at Poppintree Crescent, Ballymun, Dublin, shortly after 11 pm on 4 October 2018, and he died from gunshot wounds to his head and body just over an hour later. Gardaí arrested Joseph Richards, a 32-year-old man of Lanesborough Square, Finglas, Dublin 11, and charged him with murder contrary to common law. He appeared before Judge William Aylmer at Dublin District Court on Tuesday 19 March 2024, was remanded in custody, and has not yet indicated a plea. He is due back in court the following week, and the case must go through a book of evidence before it can be sent to the Central Criminal Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged19 Mar
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Robert Sheridan, a 45-year-old father of two, was fatally shot in Ballymun, Dublin.
- Where
- The shooting took place at Robert Sheridan's home at Poppintree Crescent, Ballymun, after he opened a door.
- When
- The shooting happened shortly after 11 pm on 4 October 2018.
- Cause
- Robert Sheridan suffered fatal gunshot wounds to his head and body.
- Other details
- Paramedics treated Robert Sheridan at the scene, and he was pronounced dead just over an hour after the shooting.
- Legal aid was assigned, and solicitor Simon Fleming was nominated to represent Joseph Richards.
- The inquest into Robert Sheridan's death has been adjourned pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings.
- Investigation
- Gardaí arrested Joseph Richards, a 32-year-old man of Lanesborough Square, Finglas, Dublin 11.
- Charges
- Joseph Richards was charged with the murder of Robert Sheridan contrary to common law.
- In court
- Joseph Richards was brought before Judge William Aylmer at Dublin District Court on Tuesday 19 March 2024 and remanded in custody to appear again the following week.
- Joseph Richards has not yet indicated a plea.
- The District Court cannot consider bail in a murder case, which requires a High Court application.
- Prosecutors must complete a book of evidence before the case can be sent to the Central Criminal Court.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was charged with the murder of Robert Sheridan. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man was charged with the murder of a father of two in a shooting in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatRobert Sheridan suffered fatal gunshot wounds to his head and body. (irishtimes.com)
- whereRobert Sheridan was shot at his home at Poppintree Crescent, Ballymun. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened at Poppintree Crescent, Ballymun. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe shooting happened shortly after 11 pm on 4 October 2018. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- causeRobert Sheridan died from gunshot wounds to his head and body. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested Joseph Richards, 32, of Lanesborough Square, Finglas, Dublin 11. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested Joseph Richards, of Lanesborough Square, Finglas, Dublin 11. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeJoseph Richards was charged with the murder of Robert Sheridan contrary to common law. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJoseph Richards was brought before Judge William Aylmer at Dublin District Court on a Tuesday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJoseph Richards was held in custody on remand and will appear again the following week. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe District Court cannot consider bail in a murder case, which requires a High Court application. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJoseph Richards has not yet indicated a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtProsecutors must complete a book of evidence before the case can be sent to the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJoseph Richards was brought to appear before Judge William Aylmer at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJoseph Richards was remanded in custody to appear in court again the following week. (irishtimes.com)
- otherRobert Sheridan was pronounced dead just over an hour after the shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherLegal aid was assigned and a solicitor was nominated to represent the accused. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherAn inquest into Robert Sheridan's death has been adjourned pending the criminal proceedings. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherParamedics treated Robert Sheridan at the scene, and he was pronounced dead just over an hour later. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe inquest into Robert Sheridan's death has been adjourned pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Mar2024Man (32) charged with murder of father of two in Dublin shooting
Reports the murder charge and remand of Joseph Richards. The article is dated 2024 but the shooting it describes took place in October 2018. The inquest is adjourned pending the criminal case.
victim, Robert Sheridan, 45, male, irish (judged from name)Robert Sheridanaccused, Joseph Richards, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Richards - 19 Mar2024Man charged with murder of dad-of-two Robert Sheridan in Dublin shooting
First report of the charge against Joseph Richards for the murder of Robert Sheridan. The article gives the court appearance, remand in custody, legal aid, and the adjourned inquest.
victim, Robert Sheridan, 45, male, irish (judged from name)Robert Sheridanaccused, Joseph Richards, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Richards