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Case No. 6789Firearms offences (reckless discharge of a firearm; possession of a rifle and sub-machine gun) · Co. Dublin · 1 Jan 2022

Two brothers charged over reckless firing of gun in Finglas

Glen Ward (30) and his brother Eric O'Driscoll (22), both from Finglas, were charged over a firearms seizure and the reckless discharge of a gun at an address on Ratoath Drive, Finglas, on or about 1 January 2022. Ward is also accused of possessing an AR-15 rifle, an Ingram sub-machine gun and ammunition at another Ratoath Drive address on 10 February 2022. The two men were arrested earlier in the week and charged on a Friday afternoon, as reported on 12 January 2024, and appeared at Dublin District Court, where neither made a reply to the charges. Judge Finan remanded both in custody to appear the following week, when the defence intends to apply for bail.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Glen Ward (30) and Eric O'Driscoll (22), both from Finglas, are brothers who were charged in connection with a firearms seizure and the reckless firing of a gun.
Where
The reckless discharge is alleged to have taken place at an address on Ratoath Drive, Finglas, Dublin.
When
  • The reckless discharge is alleged to have occurred on or about 1 January 2022.
  • The brothers were arrested earlier in the week and charged on a Friday afternoon.
Charges
  • Glen Ward was charged with possession of an AR-15 rifle and reckless discharge of a firearm.
  • Eric O'Driscoll was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm at the same address on the same date.
Weapon
  • Glen Ward is also accused of possessing an AR-15, an Ingram sub-machine gun and ammunition at another Ratoath Drive address on 10 February 2022.
  • The articles do not name the gun that was fired.
Investigation
The charges relate to a firearms seizure in Dublin about two years before the report.
In court
  • The brothers appeared at Dublin District Court, where neither made a reply when the charges were put to them.
  • No bail application was made, but the defence intends to apply for bail on the next court date.
  • Judge Finan remanded both accused in custody to appear again the following week.
Other details
The defence asked that the prison and the next court date not be identified in media coverage, citing safety concerns.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo brothers were remanded in custody after being charged over a firearms seizure and the reckless firing of a gun. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe brothers were arrested earlier in the week and charged on a Friday afternoon. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGlen Ward was charged with possession of an AR-15 rifle and reckless discharge of a firearm at an address on Ratoath Drive, Finglas, on or about 1 January 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeEric O'Driscoll was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm at the same Finglas address on the same date. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGlen Ward is also accused of possessing an AR-15, an Ingram sub-machine gun and ammunition at another Ratoath Drive address on 10 February 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe brothers appeared at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGlen Ward made no reply to the charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtEric O'Driscoll also made no reply when the charges were put to him. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtNo bail application was made, but the defence intends to apply for bail on the next date. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Finan remanded the two accused in custody to appear again the following week. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe defence asked that the prison and the next court date not be identified in media coverage, citing safety concerns. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Brothers charged over ‘reckless’ firing of gun in Finglas

    First report of the charges. Ward faces possession and reckless discharge charges, and O'Driscoll faces a reckless discharge charge. The article gives 1 January 2022 and 10 February 2022 as the dates of the alleged offences.

    accused, Glen Ward, 30, named, irish (judged from name)Glen Wardaccused, Eric O'Driscoll, 22, named, irish (judged from name)Eric O'Driscoll