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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1501Possession of a firearm, unlawful taking of a vehicle, possession of cannabis for sale or supply, possession of cannabis · Co. Limerick · 6 Jan 2025

Shane Blackhall, 20, charged over drive-by shooting in Limerick

Shane Blackhall, 20, of Watergate, Limerick, was charged with possessing a firearm, unlawfully taking a car, and possessing cannabis in connection with a drive-by shooting at Hyde Avenue, Limerick, on 6 January 2025. Judge Patricia Harney refused bail at Limerick District Court, citing his role as a leading instigator in an ongoing south-side Limerick feud, and remanded him in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged17 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShane Blackhall, 20, of Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick, appeared before Limerick District Court in respect of a gun attack at Hyde Avenue on January 6th. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA stolen Volkswagen was discovered abandoned and extensively damaged after crashing into a lamp-post. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenAt 6.34pm on January 6th, gardaí responded to reports of a shooting at Hyde Avenue. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with one count of possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances on January 6th. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with one count of unlawfully taking a car used in the January 6th shooting. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with possessing €26,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply and possessing cannabis. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherFurther more serious charges were anticipated against Blackhall in respect of the shooting investigation. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jun2025
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man charged over drive-by shooting is ‘leading instigator’ of ongoing Limerick feud, court hears

    Bail hearing at Limerick District Court; gardaí described Blackhall as a leading instigator in a south-side Limerick feud; DNA on driver-side airbag matched him; further more serious charges anticipated.

    accused, Shane Blackhall, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Blackhall