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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13365Possession of a firearm without a licence · Co. Kilkenny · 3 Mar 2024

Windgap man fined for possessing unlicensed firearm after shooting in field

James Cahill, 39, of Kilmoganny was convicted at Kilkenny District Court of possessing a firearm without a licence after shooting a gun in a field in Windgap on 3 March 2024. Judge Geraldine Carthy imposed a €300 fine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Jun
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr Cahill shot a gun in a field in Windgap. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Monaboul, Windgap. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened at about 4.45pm on 3 March 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeThe man had been shooting crows with a friend. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with being in possession of a firearm without a licence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceHe was convicted and fined €300. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe shooting was reported by a man who had horses in a field nearby. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherRecognisance was fixed in case of an appeal. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jun2025
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man who shot unlicensed firearm in Kilkenny field appears in court

    Court report of the guilty plea, conviction and €300 fine. Adds the court hearing, the sentence and the account of the shooting while crow shooting.

    convicted, James Cahill, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Cahill