Case No. 2671Possession of a firearm and ammunition (Firearms Act offence) · Co. Dublin · 17 Dec 2024
Two men remanded over possession of Glock pistol and ammunition in Dublin
Declan Coulahan, 45, and Michael Simpson, 35, appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on 20 December 2024 charged with possession of a 9mm Luger Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition found in a vehicle in the Dublin area on 17 December 2024. Coulahan was remanded in custody and is due before the Central Criminal Court on 23 December 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged20 Dec
- In court20 Dec
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe men were found in a car with a Glock handgun and ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo men were charged with possession of a semi-automatic pistol and ammunition in a car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe weapon was allegedly found in a car on Rowlagh Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (irishtimes.com)
- whereDeclan Coulahan, 45, is from Drumcairn Parade, Tallaght, South Co Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMichael Simpson, 35, is from Rowlagh Avenue, Clondalkin, West Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe firearm and ammunition were in the Dublin area on 17 December. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAnother 18 locations were searched in the operation. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThey are charged with possession of a 9mm Luger calibre Glock model 17 semi-automatic pistol. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThey are charged with possession of 10 rounds of 9mm Luger calibre ammunition. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBoth men appeared at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtNo application for bail was made in either case. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge McHugh adjourned both cases until Monday in the Criminal Courts of Justice. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case will almost certainly be sent to the Circuit Criminal Court for trial. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe men appeared before Blanchardstown District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtCoulahan was remanded into custody. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtCoulahan is due to appear before the Central Criminal Court on 23 December. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe presiding judge reserved a decision on legal aid pending a statement of means. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtGardaí objected to bail. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherCoulahan made no reply after being cautioned on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCoulahan is employed and earning €650 a week. (irishtimes.com)
- otherSimpson also made no reply when cautioned. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCoulahan is currently employed and earns €650 a week. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Dec2024Two men in court charged with possession of a semi automatic pistol and ammo
First report of the court appearance; Coulahan remanded in custody, Simpson's outcome not detailed in this article. Case expected to be brought to Circuit Court.
accused, Declan Coulahan, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Declan Coulahanaccused, Michael Simpson, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Simpson - 20 Dec2024Two men remanded in custody after seizure of Glock pistol and ammunition in Garda operation
Reports the initial court appearance of both accused, their remand in custody, the details of the GNDOCB operation, and the adjournment to the Criminal Courts of Justice.
accused, Declan Coulahan, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Declan Coulahanaccused, Michael Simpson, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Simpson