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Case No. 29941Robbery; possession of a firearm (handgun) with intent to commit an attempted robbery · Co. Louth · 14 Jun 2021

Man sent for trial over Drogheda robbery and handgun charge

On 14 June 2021, Nathan Gaughran, a 19-year-old man from Clogherhead, is alleged to have approached a 79-year-old woman at Park View, Drogheda, demanded money, produced a black Taurus handgun, pulled the trigger without a shot firing, and fled. He was arrested and charged with attempted robbery. On 12 August 2021, he appeared via video link at Drogheda District Court, where he was further charged with possession of the handgun and the DPP directed trial on indictment. On 23 September 2021, he was sent forward for trial at Dundalk Circuit Court and remanded in custody until 5 October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged13 Aug
  4. In court24 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
He is alleged to have approached a 79-year-old woman, demanded money, produced a black Taurus handgun, pulled the trigger without a shot firing, and fled the scene.
Where
The incident took place at Park View, Drogheda, County Louth.
When
The incident occurred on 14 June 2021.
Weapon
A black Taurus handgun was allegedly used.
Charges
  • He was arrested and charged with attempted robbery.
  • He was further charged with possession of a firearm with intent to commit an attempted robbery.
In court
  • He appeared via video link at Drogheda District Court on 12 August 2021, where the DPP directed trial on indictment and Judge Deirdre Gearty remanded him in custody.
  • On 23 September 2021, Judge Eirinn McKiernan at Dundalk District Court sent him forward for trial at Dundalk Circuit Court.
Sentence
He was remanded in custody until 5 October 2021.
Other details
The accused is from Crann Mór, Clogherhead.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is alleged to have produced a black Taurus handgun during the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is alleged to have approached a 79-year-old woman, demanded money, produced a handgun and pulled the trigger but no shot was fired. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe accused is alleged to have fled the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe accused is a 19-year-old man charged with robbery and possessing a handgun. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatHe is charged with robbing a female at Park View, Drogheda, on 14 June 2021. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereGaughran is from Crann Mor Cove in Clogherhead. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe accused has an address at Crann Mór, Clogherhead. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • weaponHe is charged with having a black Taurus handgun with intent to commit an attempted robbery. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was arrested and charged with attempted robbery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was further charged with possession of the handgun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtNathan Gaughran, 19, appeared via video link at Drogheda District Court on Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDetective Garda Paul Martin charged him with the new offence of possessing the handgun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment in the circuit court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Deirdre Gearty remanded the accused in custody until his next mention date the following Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was sent forward for trial at Dundalk Circuit Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared via videolink. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe book of evidence had been served on the accused's behalf. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Eirinn McKiernan returned him for trial and remanded him in custody to the Circuit Court on 5 October. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Sep2021
    In courtdundalkdemocrat.ie, its first report
    Dundalk court: Accused of robbery and possession of handgun

    First report of this case: the accused was sent forward for trial and remanded in custody at Dundalk District Court.

    suspect, Nathan Gaughran, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan Gaughranvictim, female
  2. 13 Aug2021
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Teen charged over attempted robbery also charged with possessing handgun

    Reports the additional charge of possessing a black Taurus handgun, details of the alleged incident (approached a 79-year-old woman, demanded money, produced the handgun, pulled the trigger but no shot fired, then fled), and that the DPP directed trial on indictment in the circuit court.

    victim, 79, femaleaccused, Nathan Gaughran, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan Gaughran