Ireland Two men charged over shooting at Aughnacliffe lounge sent forward to Circuit Court
Jason Murray (21) and Jack Sullivan (18), both men, are charged over a shooting at the Glenview Lounge in Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, County Longford. Gardaí were called there at around 11pm on 10 February 2023 after reports of a shooting, and the men are charged with recklessly discharging a firearm and unlawful damage to a VW Polo. The Director of Public Prosecution sought to have the case sent forward for trial on indictment, and Judge Owens issued alibi warnings and sent it forward on the same bail conditions as before. The case, reported on 4 August 2023, is set for the Longford Circuit Court sitting on 3 October 2023. The charges are allegations.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court4 Aug
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jason Murray (21) and Jack Sullivan (18), both men, are charged with recklessly discharging a firearm and unlawful damage to a VW Polo.
- Where
- The shooting took place at the Glenview Lounge in Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, County Longford.
- When
- Gardaí were called to the Glenview Lounge at around 11pm on 10 February 2023 after reports of a shooting.
- The case was reported by the Longford Leader on 4 August 2023.
- Weapon
- The incident involved the illegal discharge of a weapon.
- Investigation
- Garda Eamon Fitzpatrick served the book of evidence on the defendants on the morning of the court sitting.
- Charges
- The charges against the two men are allegations.
- In court
- The Director of Public Prosecution sought to have the matter sent forward to the Longford Circuit Court sitting on 3 October 2023 for trial on indictment.
- Judge Owens issued alibi warnings and sent the matter forward on the same bail conditions as before.
- The case will be heard in the Circuit Court.
- Other details
- Both defendants were granted legal aid for the Circuit Court hearing.
- Mr Murray was represented by solicitor Brid Mimnagh, and Mr Sullivan's legal representative was Frank Gearty.
- Both men are listed with addresses in Westmeath.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe shooting took place at the Glenview Lounge in Glenmore, Aughnacliffe. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenGardaí were called to the Glenview Lounge at around 11pm on 10 February 2023 after reports of a shooting. (longfordleader.ie)
- weaponThe incident involved the illegal discharge of a weapon. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGarda Eamon Fitzpatrick served the book of evidence on the defendants on the morning of the court sitting. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeJason Murray and Jack Sullivan are charged with recklessly discharging a firearm and unlawful damage to a VW Polo. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case will be heard in the Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecution sought to have the matter sent forward to the Longford Circuit Court sitting on 3 October for trial on indictment. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Owens issued alibi warnings and sent the matter forward on the same bail conditions as before. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherBoth defendants were granted legal aid for the Circuit Court hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherMr Murray was represented by solicitor Brid Mimnagh. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherMr Sullivan's legal representative was Frank Gearty. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Aug2023Shooting charges to go before Circuit Court
Reports that two men charged over the February shooting at the Glenview Lounge have been sent forward for trial at the Longford Circuit Court on 3 October 2023. Adds the charges, court sitting, bail and legal aid details.
accused, Jason Murray, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Murrayaccused, Jack Sullivan, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jack Sullivan