Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8290Firearms offences · Co. Offaly

Man in custody accused of discharging firearm twice in Tullamore

Daniel Kavanagh, a 48-year-old man, is accused of discharging a firearm at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore, County Offaly, on February 28 and June 4 of this year, being reckless as to whether any person was injured. He is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property on both occasions. Gardaí say he made no reply when arrested and cautioned over the June 4 charges. In reports published on 7 August 2026, the DPP directed trial on indictment, the matter was to go to the Circuit Court with an option of a signed plea, and gardaí said they would object to bail. He was remanded in custody to 13 August for a book of evidence and a bail application.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in custody is accused of discharging a firearm, being reckless as to whether any person was injured or not.
Where
The alleged discharges took place at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The alleged offences took place on February 28 and June 4 of this year.
Weapon
A firearm was allegedly discharged on both occasions.
Charges
He is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property on both occasions.
Investigation
Gardaí say he made no reply when arrested and cautioned over the June 4 charges.
Other details
The accused is named as Daniel Kavanagh, 48, of Cloncollig, Tullamore.
In court
  • He appeared in custody before Tullamore District Court, where Judge Susan Fay heard the case.
  • The DPP directed that he be tried by indictment.
  • The matter will be sent forward to the Circuit Court, with the option of a signed plea.
  • Gardaí said they would object to bail being granted.
  • He was remanded in custody for a week to 13 August for a book of evidence and a bail application.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged discharges were at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on February 28 and June 4 of this year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say he made no reply when arrested and cautioned over the June 4 charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of discharging a firearm, being reckless as to whether any person was injured or not. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property on both occasions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that he be tried by indictment. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter will be sent forward to the Circuit Court, with the option of a signed plea. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí said they would object to bail being granted. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded in custody for a week to 13 August for a book of evidence and a bail application. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Aug2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man in custody accused of discharging firearm twice in Offaly

    First report of this case. It gives the charges, the two alleged dates, the DPP direction for trial on indictment, and the remand to 13 August.

    accused, Daniel Kavanagh, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kavanagh