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Case No. 8872Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life · Co. Limerick · 8 Nov 2024

Man on trial over firearm possession charge in Limerick

In the early hours of 8 November 2024, a number of shots were fired at a family home in Meagher Close, Limerick, and nobody was injured. The prosecution alleges a gunman tapped the door four times with a shotgun before firing two shots, while six family members were at home. Liam Casey, a 42-year-old man (reports also give his age as 43), was arrested and charged on 29 August 2025 with possessing a 12-gauge double-barrelled sawn-off shotgun with intent to endanger life and/or cause serious injury to property. He was remanded in custody at Limerick District Court on 30 August 2025, and his trial began at Limerick Circuit Court on 30 June 2026, where he is contesting the charge.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged30 Aug
    2 reports
  4. In court1 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A number of shots were fired at a family home, and the prosecution alleges a gunman tapped the door four times with a shotgun before firing two shots.
  • Six family members were at home at the time and nobody was injured.
Where
The shooting took place at a house in Meagher Close, near Limerick city, and the gun was allegedly possessed at Meagher Avenue, Prior's Land, Limerick.
When
The incident occurred in the early hours of 8 November 2024.
Weapon
The weapon was a 12-gauge, double-barrelled, sawn-off shotgun.
Investigation
The incident sparked a major Garda investigation, and Gardaí were awaiting further directions from the DPP.
Charges
Liam Casey was charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and/or cause serious injury to property, contrary to Section 27(B) of the Firearms Act 1964.
In court
Casey was remanded in custody at Limerick District Court on 30 August 2025, and his trial began at Limerick Circuit Court on 30 June 2026, where he is contesting the charge.
Sentence
The maximum sentence on conviction is 14 years in prison.
38 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA number of shots were fired at a property on Hyde Road in the early hours of 8 November 2024 (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatNobody was injured in the incident (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatSix members of the family were at home at the time of the shooting. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe prosecution says a gunman tapped the door four times with a shotgun and then fired two shots. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe gun was allegedly at Meagher Avenue, Prior’s Land, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe shooting happened at a house in Meagher Close, near Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 8 November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrested and charged Casey on Friday, 29 August. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place in the early hours of 8 November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe weapon was a twelve-gauge, double-barrelled, sawn-off shotgun. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe weapon was a 12 gauge double barrel sawn-off shotgun. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe incident sparked a major investigation (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say investigations into the incident are ongoing (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe charge relates to a garda investigation into gunshots fired at a house the previous year. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are awaiting further directions from the DPP in the case. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA detective garda said there were two bullet holes at the door of the house. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe man was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda Station in the Limerick Division and has since been charged (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeCasey was charged with possessing a twelve-gauge, double-barrelled, sawn-off shotgun with intent to commit an indictable criminal offence. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 27(B) of the Firearms Act 1964. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeCasey was charged with possessing a sawn-off shotgun with intent to commit an indictable criminal offence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeLiam Casey is charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and/or cause serious injury to property. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on Mulgrave Street on Saturday evening (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCasey appeared before Limerick District Court on a special sitting on Saturday 30 August 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtGardaí were opposed to Casey being granted bail. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtGardaí said they were awaiting further directions from the DPP. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtCasey was remanded in custody to appear again at Limerick District Court on 2 September for further DPP directions. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe hearing was before Judge Fiona Brennan. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtCasey appeared before Limerick District Court at a special sitting on Saturday afternoon. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCasey did not make a bail application and was remanded in custody. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCasey made no reply to the charge after caution. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtGardaí opposed bail. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Brennan granted legal aid to Casey. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCasey is due to appear again at Limerick District Court on Tuesday, 2 September for further directions from the DPP. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtLiam Casey is contesting the charge. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial began at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial is expected to continue until Friday. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe maximum sentence on conviction is 14 years in prison. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceThe charge carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison on conviction. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Trial begins of man alleged to have shot at family home in Limerick

    Reports the start of the trial at Limerick Circuit Court, including the prosecution's opening account, witness evidence and the trial timetable. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    accused, Liam Casey, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Casey
  2. 1 Sep2025
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man charged with having sawn-off shotgun at special court sitting

    First report of the charge, the court appearance, the remand in custody, the alleged location and the link to an earlier gunshot investigation.

    accused, Liam “Lika” Casey, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam “Lika” Casey
  3. 31 Aug2025
    Chargedlimerickpost.ie, follow-up
    Man charged in connection with Limerick City shooting remanded in custody

    Initial charging and first court appearance; Casey remanded in custody awaiting DPP directions; charge under Section 27(B) of the Firearms Act 1964 carries a maximum of 14 years.

    accused, Liam 'Lika' Casey, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam 'Lika' Casey
  4. 30 Aug2025
    Chargedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    BREAKING: Gardai arrest suspect following shooting incident at Limerick home

    Reports the arrest and charging of a man in his 40s over a shooting at a property on Hyde Road, Limerick, in November 2024. He was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, and is due to appear before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on Saturday evening.

    suspect, 40s, male