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Case No. 1372Possession of a shotgun, possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply, possession of ammunition · Co. Dublin · 7 May 2024

Teenager sentenced to further prison term for burying shotgun and drugs for Hennessy gang

An 18-year-old Dubliner, previously convicted of violent disorder during the Tristan Sherry murder melee at Browne's Steakhouse in 2023, was sentenced to a further three years and eight months at the Special Criminal Court for burying a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, and over €55,000 worth of drugs for the Hennessy organised crime group in May 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Jul
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatWhen gardaí approached, they saw the butt of a shotgun sticking out of the earth. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatEight drug packages wrapped in black clingfilm were beside the hole. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTristan Sherry and a second gunman entered the restaurant with their faces covered and hoods up. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHennessy snr suffered a fatal gunshot wound as he grappled with Sherry. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe offences took place at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences occurred on May 7th and 8th, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationAn undercover drug unit in Blanchardstown observed the teenager digging in the ground on May 7th, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe following morning gardaí discovered further drug and ammunition packages. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of a side-by-side shotgun. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of cannabis and diamorphine for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of phenacetin connected to a drug-trafficking offence. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentencing took place at the Special Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe teenager was sentenced to a further three years and eight months in prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe sentence was five years in prison with the final one year and four months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe new sentence runs consecutive to his current jail term, for a total of five years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe drugs were for the Hennessy crime gang. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHis pleas of guilty were noted as mitigating factors. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe was acting at the behest of the Hennessy organised crime group. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJason Hennessy snr was celebrating with about 30 people including the defendant. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Teenager jailed for role in Tristan Sherry death further sentenced over sawn-off shotgun

    Details the sentencing for the shotgun and drugs offences, including the judge's reasoning, the consecutive nature of the sentence, and background on the earlier violent disorder conviction in the Tristan Sherry murder case.

    convicted, 18, male, irish (judged from name)