Ireland Man refused bail over Limerick drive-by shooting charges
On 8 May 2025 a masked man driving a stolen Audi A4 fired multiple shots at homes on Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick. No injuries were reported, and the attack was recorded on a phone and shared on social media. John O'Donovan (18), of Valley View, Southill, Limerick, was charged with three counts of using or possessing the stolen cars and one count of arson, and at a bail hearing on 16 June 2025 at Limerick District Court Judge Patricia Harney refused him bail and remanded him in custody. He is due to appear by video-link before the same court for DPP directions on 17 June 2025.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A masked man driving a stolen Audi A4 fired multiple shots at homes.
- No injuries were reported.
- The attack was recorded on a phone and shared on social media.
- Where
- The shooting took place at Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick.
- The stolen cars were driven to Junction 14 service station in Co Kildare.
- The Lexus was found burned out in Murroe, Co Limerick.
- When
- The gun attack occurred on 8 May 2025.
- A black Audi A4 and a white Lexus NX were stolen in Dublin on 25 April 2025.
- Cause
- Gardaí allege that John O'Donovan is actively involved in an ongoing violent feud between rival crime families, including the Collins and O'Donoghue families.
- Investigation
- Gardaí allege that O'Donovan was involved with others in the shooting.
- O'Donovan's mobile phone was turned off before the shooting and turned back on after it.
- Charges
- O'Donovan (18), of Valley View, Southill, Limerick, is charged with three counts of using or possessing the stolen cars and one count of arson.
- In court
- On 16 June 2025 at Limerick District Court, Judge Patricia Harney refused O'Donovan bail and remanded him in custody.
- O'Donovan is due to appear by video-link before Limerick District Court for DPP directions on 17 June 2025.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe attack was recorded on a phone and shared on social media. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThere were no reports of injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- whatO'Donovan's mobile phone was turned off prior to the shooting and turned back on after it. (irishtimes.com)
- whereA masked man driving a stolen Audi A4 fired multiple shots at homes at Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe stolen cars were driven to Junction 14 service station in Co Kildare. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe Lexus was found burned out in Murroe, Co Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe gun attack occurred on 8 May 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- whenA black Audi A4 and a white Lexus NX were stolen in Dublin on 25 April 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- courtO'Donovan was to appear before Limerick District Court via video-link for DPP directions on 17 June 2025. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Jun2025Suspect in ‘violent feud’ denied bail over charges linked to drive-by shooting
Bail hearing at Limerick District Court where Judge Patricia Harney refused bail and remanded O'Donovan in custody for DPP directions on 17 June 2025. Details of the shooting, the stolen vehicles, and the alleged feud between the Collins and O'Donoghue families were set out by Det Garda Darragh Conroy.
accused, 18, male, irish (judged from name)