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Case No. 8174Discharging a firearm and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life · Co. Offaly · 28 Feb 2026

Man to be sent to Circuit Court over Tullamore shooting incidents

Daniel Kavanagh (48) is alleged to have fired a shotgun through a window at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore, County Offaly, on February 28 and June 4, 2026, and a woman inside the house was injured by flying glass. Gardaí said the background was a feud between the Kavanagh and McDonagh families. He was charged with discharging a firearm and with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and he was granted bail with conditions at Tullamore District Court on 27 August 2026. The case is to be sent to the Circuit Court, with a book of evidence to be served and a remand to September 9.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A woman inside the house was injured by flying glass.
Where
The incidents are alleged to have happened at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The alleged incidents took place on February 28 and June 4, 2026.
Cause
Gardaí said the background to the alleged offences was a feud between the Kavanagh and McDonagh families.
Weapon
Gardaí said a shotgun was fired through the window of a house.
Investigation
  • The firearm was seized and sent for examination.
  • Gardaí said Daniel Kavanagh made admissions when questioned.
Charges
  • Daniel Kavanagh is charged with discharging a firearm, being reckless as to whether any person was injured or not.
  • He is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property.
In court
  • The case was to be sent from Tullamore District Court to the Circuit Court, and Kavanagh was ordered to reside in Dublin.
  • Gardaí sought a remand to September 9 for service of a book of evidence on Kavanagh, who has addresses in Tullamore and Dublin.
  • Bail was granted with conditions, set at €5,000 cash with an independent surety of €10,000; the key facts name Judge Fay and the article names Judge Michael Connellan as the judge.
Other details
There had previously been an incident on New Year's Eve 2025 and January 1, 2026.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman inside the house was injured by flying glass. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incidents were alleged to have happened at 37 Kearney Drive, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incidents took place on February 28 and June 4. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeGardaí said the background to the alleged offences was a feud between the Kavanagh and McDonagh families. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • weaponA shotgun was fired through the window of a house, according to gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe firearm was seized and sent for examination. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationKavanagh made admissions when questioned by gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeKavanagh is alleged to have discharged 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. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí sought a remand to September 9 for service of a book of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe book of evidence is to be served on Daniel Kavanagh, who has addresses in Tullamore and Dublin. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Fay granted bail with conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtBail was set at €5,000 cash with an independent surety of €10,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThere had previously been an incident on New Year's Eve 2025 and January 1, 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Aug2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man on Offaly double shooting charge will be sent to Circuit Court

    Reports the District Court referral to the Circuit Court, the book of evidence, the bail decision with conditions, and the background feud. Gives the second incident date as June 4 and that a woman was injured by flying glass. No existing case matches.

    accused, Daniel Kavanagh, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kavanaghvictim, Rebecca McDonagh, female, irish (judged from name)Rebecca McDonagh