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Case No. 5926Murder · Co. Dublin · 24 Dec 2023

Teenager accused of murdering Tristan Sherry granted bail

On 24 December 2023, at about 8pm in Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Tristan Sherry (26) shot Jason Hennessy Sr (48), and Sherry was then attacked and fatally injured. Hennessy Sr died in hospital on 4 January 2024, and Sherry's murder led to charges against David Amah (18), Michael Andrecut, a 17-year-old boy and Wayne Deegan (26). Deegan was charged with murder on 18 April 2024 after the DPP directed the charge, and Brandon Hennessy, Hennessy Sr's son, is accused of violent disorder and producing a weapon. The latest development is that on 7 May 2024 the Court of Appeal granted the 17-year-old bail with conditions, while Amah and Andrecut remain in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 Apr
    3 reports
  4. In court10 Apr
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Tristan Sherry (26) shot Jason Hennessy Sr (48) and was then attacked and fatally injured.
  • Jason Hennessy Sr was shot in the neck and upper body and died in hospital on 4 January 2024, eleven days after the shooting.
Where
The shooting took place at Browne's Steakhouse on Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
When
The incident happened at about 8pm on Sunday 24 December 2023, Christmas Eve.
Weapon
Sherry used a gun in the attack inside the restaurant.
Investigation
  • Gardaí began a separate murder investigation after Hennessy Sr died.
  • Deegan claimed he acted in self-defence at a previous bail hearing.
  • A man was arrested and charged on 25 April 2024, the eleventh arrest in the investigation; the Garda update is dated 1 April 2024 in one source and 25 April 2024 in its issue date.
Charges
  • David Amah, Michael Andrecut and a 17-year-old boy were charged with murdering Sherry and remain in custody, with Amah and Andrecut still held.
  • Wayne Deegan was charged with murdering Sherry on 18 April 2024 after the DPP directed the charge, and his three original charges were withdrawn.
  • Brandon Hennessy, a son of Jason Hennessy Sr, is accused of violent disorder and producing a steel-handled brush as a weapon.
In court
  • Deegan was refused bail in January, made no reply to the murder charge, and was remanded in custody.
  • On 10 April 2024 the 17-year-old was further remanded in custody pending DPP directions, with a return date of 8 May, as the Children's Court cannot consider bail in murder cases.
  • On 7 May 2024 the Court of Appeal granted the 17-year-old bail after he successfully appealed a High Court refusal, and upheld the refusal of bail for Amah and Andrecut.
Sentence
The 17-year-old's bail conditions include staying away from named individuals, a curfew, surrendering his passport and signing on twice a week.
61 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJason Hennessy Sr, 48, was shot in the same attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatJason Hennessy Sr died in hospital on January 4. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSherry was attacked and fatally injured after shooting Jason Hennessy Sr. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatJason Hennessy Sr later died in hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatWayne Deegan has been charged with murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTristan Sherry carried out a gun attack on Jason Hennessy Sr. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatJason Hennessy Sr was shot in the neck and upper body. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatJason Hennessy Sr died on January 4. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSherry was attacked on the ground for five minutes after opening fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at a premises on Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe shooting took place at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe killing happened in a Dublin restaurant. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe restaurant is Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe shooting took place inside Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe killing of Tristan Sherry took place in Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at about 8pm on Sunday 24 December 2023. (garda.ie)
  • whenSherry was fatally injured in a Christmas Eve shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Christmas Eve. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whenTristan Sherry was killed on December 24th, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeTristan Sherry shot and fatally injured Jason Hennessy Senior at Browne’s Steakhouse. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponSherry was killed in a gun attack inside the restaurant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA man was arrested on the morning of 25 April 2024 as part of the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThis is the eleventh arrest made in the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí began a separate murder investigation after Hennessy Sr died. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDeegan claimed he acted in self-defence at a previous bail hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • chargeA 17-year-old is accused of murdering gunman Tristan Sherry. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe boy is the third and youngest person charged with Sherry's murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeCo-defendants David Amah and Michael Andrecut have been charged with Sherry's murder and remain in custody. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeBrandon Hennessy is accused of violent disorder and producing a steel-handled brush as a weapon. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeAnother youth and three other men face various charges during the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeDeegan was initially accused of attacking Sherry, violent disorder and producing a knife as a weapon. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe DPP directed that Deegan be charged with Sherry’s murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe three original charges against the accused are being withdrawn. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDavid Amah, Michael Andrecut and a 17-year-old were previously charged with murdering Sherry and remain in custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDavid Amah, Michael Andrecut and a 17-year-old boy were previously charged with murdering Sherry and remain in custody. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeDavid Amah and Michael Andrecut have also been charged with Tristan Sherry's murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on 25 April 2024. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe boy has been further remanded in custody pending DPP directions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe boy appeared again at Dublin Children's Court on Wednesday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the boy in continuing custody to appear again on May 8. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe Children's Court does not have jurisdiction to consider bail in murder cases. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtIn January, Mr Justice Tony Hunt delivered a ruling on bail for the boy. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBrandon Hennessy was granted bail in January. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDeegan was refused bail in January. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDeegan made no reply to the charge. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge John O’Leary remanded Deegan in custody to appear again the following Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDeegan was granted legal aid. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe District Court cannot consider bail in murder cases. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe three original alleged offences against Deegan were withdrawn. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDeegan was remanded in custody to appear again the following Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDeegan has not indicated a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe 17-year-old was granted bail after successfully appealing a High Court decision that refused his application. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision to refuse bail to two other men charged with the murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDavid Amah and Michael Andrecut will remain in custody because the court found their risk of flight was significant. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe teenager's bail conditions include staying away from named individuals, a curfew, surrendering his passport and signing on twice a week. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBrandon Hennessy is a son of Jason Hennessy Sr and is a co-defendant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA court heard that Brandon Hennessy allegedly retaliated after his father was fatally injured. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherJason Hennessy Senior died eleven days after the shooting. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 May2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Teenager accused in Tristan Sherry murder case granted bail

    Reports that the Court of Appeal granted bail to the 17-year-old with conditions, and upheld refusal of bail for co-accused David Amah and Michael Andrecut, who remain in custody.

    accused, 17, maleaccused, David Amah, 18, male, namedDavid Amahaccused, Michael Andrecut, 22, male, namedMichael Andrecutvictim, Tristan Sherry, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy Senior, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy Senior
  2. 18 Apr2024
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Fourth man charged with murder of Tristan Sherry at Blanchardstown steakhouse

    Adds that Wayne Deegan was charged with murder at Cloverhill District Court on 18 April 2024 after the DPP directed the charge, and gives details of his bail and court history. Confirms the murder charge against Deegan and that Amah, Andrecut and a 17-year-old were previously charged.

    victim, Tristan Sherry, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy Sr, 48, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy Sraccused, Wayne Deegan, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne Deeganaccused, David Amah, 18, named, non-irish (judged from name)David Amahaccused, Michael Andrecut, 22, named, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Andrecutaccused, 17, maleaccused, Brandon Hennessy, 20, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Hennessy
  3. 18 Apr2024
    Chargedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Fourth man charged with murder of gunman Tristan Sherry in Blanchardstown

    Adds Wayne Deegan, 26, as the fourth person charged with the murder of Tristan Sherry. The three original charges against him are being withdrawn, and the article restates the existing co-defendants and the restaurant location.

    victim, Tristan Sherry, 26, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy Sr, 48, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy Sraccused, Wayne Deegan, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne Deeganaccused, David Amah, 18, named, non-irish (judged from name)David Amahaccused, Michael Andrecut, 22, namedMichael Andrecutaccused, 17
  4. 10 Apr2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Tristan Sherry murder boy, 17, further remanded in custody pending DPP direction

    Adds that the accused was further remanded in custody pending DPP directions, with a return date of May 8. Adds the co-defendants' charges, Brandon Hennessy's accused offences and bail status, and the Children's Court bail jurisdiction point.

    victim, Tristan Sherry, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy Sr, 48, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy Sraccused, 17, maleaccused, David Amah, 18, named, non-irish (judged from name)David Amahaccused, Michael Andrecut, 22, named, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Andrecutaccused, Brandon Hennessy, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Hennessy
  5. 1 Apr2024
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update 17 - Court Appearance - Serious Incident, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 - 24th December 2024

    Adds that a man was arrested and charged on 25 April 2024 and is due before Blanchardstown District Court that day. Says this is the eleventh arrest in the investigation. Does not name the offence, victim or accused.

    accused, male