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Case No. 5941Violent disorder; dangerous driving; hit and run; criminal damage · Co. Limerick · 30 Apr 2024

Man charged with seven offences over alleged Limerick hit and run linked to feud

On 30 April 2024 a male pedestrian was allegedly struck by a grey Nissan Qashqai on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick City, in an incident linked to an alleged violent feud. Michael Shannon, a 29-year-old man from Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick City, was arrested at a house there at 7.40am on 2 May 2024 after a search operation where a suspected firearm was located. He was charged with seven offences and appeared at Limerick District Court on 3 May 2024, where he was remanded in custody with consent to bail on a €500 cash lodgement and a €5,000 independent surety. The latest development is that DPP directions are due at his next court appearance on 7 May 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Apr
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A male pedestrian was allegedly struck by a grey Nissan Qashqai during the incident.
Where
The alleged incident happened on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick City; one headline gives the location as Hyde Road.
When
The incident happened on 30 April 2024.
Cause
The incident is linked to an alleged violent feud, which gardaí said is ongoing.
Investigation
  • Gardaí harvested CCTV allegedly showing Michael Shannon driving the grey Nissan Qashqai at a male; the vehicle has not been located.
  • Shannon was arrested at a house on Lenihan Avenue, Limerick, at 7.40am on 2 May 2024.
  • Investigations are ongoing, and DPP directions are to be provided at the next court appearance on 7 May 2024.
Weapon
  • A suspected firearm was located during a search operation on Thursday 2 May 2024.
  • A two-foot metal bar and a five-foot slash hook were alleged to have been produced.
Charges
  • Michael Shannon, 29, was charged with seven offences, which include violent disorder, dangerous driving, hit and run and criminal damage.
  • Gardaí said the man was charged in relation to the 2 May search; the court report links the charges to the feud and the hit and run.
In court
  • He was due before Limerick District Court on Friday 3 May 2024 at 10.30am.
  • He was remanded in custody with consent to bail, with bail set at a €500 cash lodgement and a €5,000 independent surety; the judge said she was not refusing bail.
  • Bail conditions require him to stay away from Ballinacurra Weston, sign on daily at a Garda station and not drive any motorised vehicle.
Other details
Shannon allegedly said after being charged and cautioned: "I did not mean to do any of this."
24 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident is titled as being on Hyde Road, Limerick. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe alleged hit and run happened on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick City. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident is titled as taking place on 30 April 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search operation took place on Thursday 2 May 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 30 April 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe incident is linked to an alleged violent feud. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponA suspected firearm was located during the search operation. (garda.ie)
  • weaponA two-foot long metal bar was alleged to have been produced during a violent disorder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponA five-foot long slash hook was alleged to have been produced. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they had harvested CCTV footage allegedly showing Shannon driving a grey Nissan Qashqai at a male. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Nissan Qashqai has not been located. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationShannon was arrested at a house on Lenihan Avenue, Limerick, at 7.40am on 2 May 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDPP directions were to be provided at the next court appearance on 7 May. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeGardaí have charged the arrested man, who is in his 20s. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged in relation to the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • chargeMichael Shannon was charged with seven offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Limerick District Court on Friday 3 May 2024 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
  • courtShannon was remanded in custody with consent to bail at Limerick District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBail was set at a €500 cash lodgement and a €5,000 independent surety. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered Shannon to stay away from the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtShannon must sign on daily at a Garda station and must not drive any motorised vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she was not refusing bail. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherShannon allegedly said after being charged and cautioned: "I did not mean to do any of this." (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 May2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Court shown CCTV of alleged hit and run linked to 'violent feud' in Limerick

    First report of this incident. Adds CCTV evidence, the charges, the weapons alleged, bail conditions and the arrest details.

    victim, maleaccused, Michael Shannon, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Shannon
  2. 30 Apr2024
    In courtgarda.ie, follow-up
    Court Appearance: Public Order and Reckless Endangerment Incident, Hyde Road, Limerick. 30th April, 2024.

    Garda release says the arrested man, in his 20s, has been charged over a search on Thursday 2 May 2024 where a suspected firearm was found, and that he is due before Limerick District Court on 3 May 2024. It gives the Hyde Road title and 30 April date, but the body ties the charge to the 2 May search.

    accused, 20s, male