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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8872Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life · Co. Limerick · 8 Nov 2024

Trial begins of man accused of shooting at Limerick family home

Liam Casey, 43, of Hyde Road, Prospect, is accused of firing a shotgun at a family home at Meagher Close, near Limerick city, in the early hours of 8 November 2024. The prosecution says six family members were at home when a gunman tapped the door four times with a 12 gauge double barrel sawn-off shotgun and then fired two shots. Casey has been charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and/or cause serious injury to property, and he is contesting the charge. His trial began at Limerick Circuit Court on 30 June 2026 and is expected to continue until Friday, with no verdict reported yet.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Six members of the family were at home at the time of the shooting.
  • The prosecution says a gunman tapped the door four times with a shotgun and then fired two shots.
Where
The shooting happened at a house in Meagher Close, near Limerick city.
When
The incident took place in the early hours of 8 November 2024.
Weapon
The alleged weapon was a 12 gauge double barrel sawn-off shotgun.
Investigation
A detective garda said there were two bullet holes at the door of the house.
Charges
Liam Casey is charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and/or cause serious injury to property.
In court
  • Liam Casey is contesting the charge.
  • The trial began at Limerick Circuit Court on 30 June 2026.
  • The trial is expected to continue until Friday.
Other details
  • Liam Casey, 43, has an address at Hyde Road, Prospect.
  • Prosecuting barrister John O'Sullivan gave the opening remarks for the State.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSix members of the family were at home at the time of the shooting. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe prosecution says a gunman tapped the door four times with a shotgun and then fired two shots. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe shooting happened at a house in Meagher Close, near Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place in the early hours of 8 November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe weapon was a 12 gauge double barrel sawn-off shotgun. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA detective garda said there were two bullet holes at the door of the house. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeLiam Casey is charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and/or cause serious injury to property. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtLiam Casey is contesting the charge. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial began at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial is expected to continue until Friday. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Trial begins of man alleged to have shot at family home in Limerick

    Reports the start of the trial at Limerick Circuit Court, including the prosecution's opening account, witness evidence and the trial timetable. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    accused, Liam Casey, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Casey