Ireland Case No. 0467Murder, violent disorder · Co. Dublin · 24 Dec 2023
Two men appeal convictions for beating death of gunman Tristan Sherry in Blanchardstown
Tristan Sherry was beaten to death in Browne's Steakhouse, Blanchardstown, Dublin, at about 8pm on Christmas Eve 2023 after he shot and fatally wounded Jason Hennessy snr, who had been at the restaurant with about 30 others for a party. Michael Andrecut, 24, a man from Blanchardstown, was convicted of murder and sentenced to a mandatory life term, while Brandon Hennessy, 23, the son of the deceased, was convicted of violent disorder and jailed for four and a half years with the final six months suspended. The two men launched appeals in 2026, Andrecut arguing provocation and Hennessy challenging his identification on CCTV footage. Judge John Edwards reserved judgment on the appeals.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court31 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Tristan Sherry and a second gunman entered Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown at about 8pm on Christmas Eve 2023 and shot Jason Hennessy snr, who was at the restaurant with about 30 others for a party.
- After Hennessy snr dragged Sherry to the floor, three men inflicted 16 stab wounds, 11 incised wounds and blunt force injuries that caused Sherry's death.
- Brandon Hennessy struck Sherry with a brush while Sherry was disarmed on the ground, and the judge found he did not act in self-defence.
- Where
- The incident took place at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin.
- When
- The incident occurred at about 8pm on 24 December 2023.
- Charges
- Michael Andrecut, 24, of Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, was found guilty of murder at a Special Criminal Court trial in 2024.
- Brandon Hennessy, 23, the son of Jason Hennessy snr, was convicted of violent disorder.
- Sentence
- Andrecut was sentenced to the mandatory life term for murder.
- Brandon Hennessy was jailed for four and a half years with the final six months suspended.
- In court
- Andrecut and Hennessy launched appeals in 2026, Andrecut arguing provocation and Hennessy challenging his identification on CCTV footage.
- Judge John Edwards reserved judgment on the appeals.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTwo Dublin men launched appeals against their convictions for taking part in the attack on Tristan Sherry. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTristan Sherry was beaten to death after shooting and fatally wounding Jason Hennessy snr. (irishtimes.com)
- whatJason Hennessy snr and about 30 others had gathered at the restaurant for a party. (irishtimes.com)
- whatSherry shot Hennessy snr before Hennessy dragged the gunman to the floor. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThree men inflicted 16 stab wounds, 11 incised wounds and blunt force injuries that caused Sherry's death. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBrandon Hennessy struck Tristan Sherry with a brush while Sherry was disarmed on the ground. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe judge said Brandon Hennessy did not act in self-defence. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe incident occurred in a busy family restaurant on Christmas Eve when half the customers were children. (irishtimes.com)
- whatViolence started within 11 seconds of the gunmen entering. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBrandon Hennessy is the son of Jason Hennessy snr. (irishtimes.com)
- whereAndrecut is of Sheephill Avenue in Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred at about 8pm on Christmas Eve 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeAndrecut was found guilty of murder. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeBrandon Hennessy was convicted of violent disorder. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe Special Criminal Court trial took place in 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge John Edwards reserved judgment on the appeals. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceAndrecut was sentenced to the mandatory life term for murder. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceBrandon Hennessy was jailed for 4½ years with the final six months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 31 Jul2026Two men appeal convictions for their part in attack on gunman Tristan Sherry
Reports the launch of appeals by Andrecut (on provocation) and Hennessy (on CCTV identification) against their convictions; Judge John Edwards reserved judgment.
victim, Tristan Sherry, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy snr, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy snrconvicted, Michael Andrecut, 24, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Andrecutconvicted, Brandon Hennessy, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Hennessy