Ireland Seven men charged with violent disorder over Ormond Quay disturbance
Seven men, aged from their 20s to their 50s and all from Dublin addresses, were charged with violent disorder over a disturbance at a property on Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, on Friday 30 August 2024, when several people, including two men, were taken to Mater Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The accused are Conor Hughes (49), Rhys Kane (32), Darren Fox (37; also given as Daren Fox), Keith Hogan (43), Darren Weldon (55), Conor Mills (45) and Dean Shannon (40), and none of their nationalities are stated in the sources. They were arrested and charged in October 2026 following a Garda Special Detective Unit investigation, and six of the seven appeared before Dublin District Court on 20 October 2026. The DPP directed trial on indictment at the Circuit Criminal Court, and the accused were remanded on bail to appear on 27 November 2026 for service of the book of evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged20 Oct
- In court20 Oct
4 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Seven men are charged with violent disorder over a disturbance at a property on Ormond Quay, Dublin 1.
- Several people, including two men, were taken to Mater Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; one source gives the victim count as two people.
- Where
- The disturbance took place at a property on Ormond Quay, Dublin 1.
- When
- Gardaí responded to reports of the disturbance on Friday, 30 August 2024.
- Other details
- The seven accused are Conor Hughes (49), Rhys Kane (32), Darren Fox (37; also given as Daren Fox), Keith Hogan (43), Darren Weldon (55), Conor Mills (45) and Dean Shannon (40), all from Dublin addresses.
- Darren Weldon made no reply to his charge.
- Most of the accused had no legal representation at the hearing, amid industrial action by Dublin solicitors over legal aid payment reforms; Dean Shannon told the court he was not working and would apply for legal aid.
- Investigation
- The Garda Special Detective Unit investigated, Gardaí at Store Street also investigated the circumstances, and a file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- Charges
- The seven men, aged from their 20s to their 50s, were arrested and charged in October 2026 in connection with the incident.
- In court
- The seven accused were due before Judge Karen Dowling at Dublin District Court on 20 October 2026, at Criminal Courts of Justice, Court No. 4, at 10.30am.
- Six of the seven appeared in court; Rhys Kane did not appear due to a bereavement.
- The judge noted no objection to the accused remaining on bail.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment at the Circuit Criminal Court.
- The accused were remanded on bail to appear on 27 November 2026 for service of the book of evidence.
49 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe men are aged from their 20s to their 50s. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatSeveral people were taken to Mater Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo men were among those taken to hospital after being injured. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSeveral people were taken to Mater Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (dublinlive.ie, rte.ie)
- whatTwo men were among those taken to hospital after being injured during the disturbance. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatGardaí responded to reports of a disturbance at the property. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe charge relates to violent disorder at a property on Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, in August 2024. (garda.ie)
- whereThe disturbance took place at a property on Ormond Quay, Dublin 1. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe disturbance was at a property at Ormond Quay, Dublin 1. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe disturbance took place at a property on Ormond Quay in Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whenGardaí responded to reports of a disturbance on Friday, 30 August 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe disturbance at the property occurred on Friday, 30 August 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe disturbance took place on August 30th, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on Friday 30 August 2024. (rte.ie)
- whenGardaí responded to reports of a violent disturbance on Friday 30 August 2024. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe men were arrested and charged earlier in October 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe investigation was carried out by the Garda Special Detective Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí at Store Street investigated the circumstances. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA file was prepared and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí at Store Street investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe Garda Special Detective Unit investigated, and a file was sent to the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe case is being investigated by the Special Detective Unit. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe investigation was conducted by the Special Detective Unit. (garda.ie)
- chargeSeven men were arrested and charged in connection with the incident earlier in the month. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe men were charged with violent disorder at Ormond Quay on August 30th, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeSeven men were charged with violent disorder. (rte.ie)
- courtSeven men are due to appear before Dublin District Court on 20 October 2026. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- courtAll seven accused are expected to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice, Court No. 4, at 10.30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAll seven accused are expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Court No. 4, at 10.30am. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe judge noted no objection to the seven accused remaining on bail. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP authorised trial on indictment at a higher level. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe men have yet to enter pleas. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe men were ordered to return on November 27th. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSix of the seven appeared before Dublin District Court. (rte.ie)
- courtAll were remanded on bail to appear on 27 November for service of the book of evidence. (rte.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment at the Circuit Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
- courtSeven individuals were scheduled to appear before Dublin District Court on 20 October 2026. (garda.ie)
- courtThe file was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions. (garda.ie)
- courtAll seven were expected to appear before Court No. 4 at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
- otherSeveral people were taken to the Mater Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- otherOne accused made no reply to his charge. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMost of the accused had no legal representation at the hearing. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe cases came amid industrial action by Dublin solicitors over legal aid payment reforms. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAll seven accused are from Dublin. (rte.ie)
- otherDean Shannon was told to the court he was not working and would apply for legal aid. (rte.ie)
- otherDarren Weldon made no reply to the charge. (rte.ie)
- otherRhys Kane did not appear in court due to a bereavement. (rte.ie)
- otherSeveral persons were taken to Mater Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (garda.ie)
- otherSeven males ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s were arrested and charged. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Oct202620/10/2026 Court Appearances - Violent Disorder Ormond Quay, Dublin – 30th August 2024
Confirms the seven defendants appeared before Dublin District Court, Court No. 4, at 10:30am on 20 October 2026; investigation was carried out by the Special Detective Unit and the file was forwarded to the DPP.
accused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, male - 20 Oct2026Seven men charged over Dublin disorder two years ago
First report of the charges. Six of seven accused appeared in court; the seventh did not appear due to a bereavement. DPP directed trial on indictment.
accused, Conor Hughes, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Hughesaccused, Daren Fox, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daren Foxaccused, Keith Hogan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Hoganaccused, Conor Mills, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Millsaccused, Dean Shannon, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Shannonaccused, Darren Weldon, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Weldonaccused, Rhys Kane, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rhys Kane - 20 Oct2026Seven men in court over violent disturbance on Dublin’s Ormond Quay
Details the 20 October 2026 court appearance before Judge Karen Dowling, DPP authorization of trial on indictment, Weldon's 'no reply' to his charge, and adjournment to 27 November 2026 for books of evidence and return for trial order. Notes most defendants lacked legal representation due to Dublin solicitors' industrial action over legal aid payment reforms.
accused, Conor Hughes, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Hughesaccused, Rhys Kane, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rhys Kaneaccused, Darren Fox, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Foxaccused, Keith Hogan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Hoganaccused, Darren Weldon, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Weldonaccused, Conor Mills, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Millsaccused, Dean Shannon, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Shannon - 20 Oct2026Seven men to appear in court over alleged violent disorder at Dublin property
Reports the court appearance at Criminal Courts of Justice, Court No. 4, at 10.30am on 20 October 2026; confirms Gardaí at Store Street investigated and the file was forwarded to the DPP; notes two men were among those taken to Mater Hospital.
accused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, malevictim, malevictim, male - 20 Oct2026Seven men to appear in court over alleged violent disorder at Dublin property
Confirms the seven accused are due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice, Court No. 4, at 10.30am on 20 October 2026, and that the file was forwarded to the DPP following a Special Detective Unit investigation.
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