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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23125Unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition · Co. Clare · 15 Mar 2026

Man sent for trial on Shannon sub-machine gun charge

Desmond O'Neill, 29, of Ballinasloe, Co Galway, was returned for trial at Ennis Circuit Court for the alleged unlawful possession of a 9mm Makarov PM-63 RAK sub-machine gun and various ammunition at the N18, Ballycaseymore, Shannon, on 15 March 2026. He was sent forward on bail, with the trial likely to take place next year due to the volume of cases before the circuit court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is a 29-year-old man. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe firearm is a 9mm Makarov calibre PM-63 RAK sub-machine gun. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe offence allegedly took place at the N18, Ballycaseymore, Shannon. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe offence allegedly took place on 15 March 2026. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 27A(1) of the Firearms Act, 1964, as substituted by Section 59 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 as amended by Section 38 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with unlawfully possessing 20 12 gauge shotgun cartridges on the same date and location. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with possessing four 9 millimetre rounds of ammunition. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with possessing three 7.65 mm browning caliber rounds of ammunition. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Adrian Harris presided at Ennis District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtHe was returned for trial to the current sittings of Ennis Circuit Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor is Stiofán Fitzpatrick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge gave an alibi warning requiring 14 days to inform the State. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Oct2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man sent for trial on Shannon sub-machine gun charge

    Details of the firearms charges, the Ennis District Court proceedings before Judge Adrian Harris, the alibi warning, bail to the circuit court, and the likely delay to next year for trial.

    accused, Desmond O'Neill, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Desmond O'Neill