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Case No. 4175Murder · Co. Dublin · 28 Oct 2017

Woman extradited from UK charged in 2017 Coolock murder of Jamie Tighe Ennis

Jamie Tighe Ennis, a 24-year-old Irish man, was shot twice in the head at about 2.20am on 28 October 2017 in a housing estate on Moatview Avenue, Priorswood, Coolock, Dublin, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The attack was suspected to be gang-related. Earlier, John Farrell, 59, appeared in Dublin District Court accused of helping a criminal gang by buying a car used in the murder. Ciara Nolan, a 46-year-old Irish woman, was extradited from the UK, arrested at Dublin Airport on 7 January 2026 and charged that evening with facilitating a criminal organisation in the murder. On 8 January 2026 she appeared in court, was remanded in custody and is due to reappear on 14 January 2026.

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  4. In court8 Jan
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  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Jamie Tighe Ennis, a 24-year-old Irish man and father of one, was shot twice in the head by a gunman.
  • He was walking home from a nearby pub with a group of friends when he was shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Where
The shooting took place in a housing estate on Moatview Avenue, Priorswood, Coolock, Dublin.
When
The shooting occurred at about 2.20am on 28 October 2017.
Other details
  • He was from Darndale and lived at Timberhill Apartments in Artane, although the Irish Times gives the building name as Timbermill Apartments.
  • He was the 14th victim of the Hutch-Kinahan feud.
  • A stolen Audi A3 used in the murder was later found damaged by fire on a green in Finglas, about 10km from the scene.
Cause
The attack was suspected to be gang-related.
Investigation
  • John Farrell, 59, of Rialto Cottages, Dublin, was charged with enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation by buying and keeping a vehicle between 13 and 28 October 2017.
  • Ciara Nolan, 46, an Irish woman originally from Artane with an address in Birmingham, was arrested by British police and extradited from the UK on 7 January 2026.
  • She was arrested at Dublin Airport at 5.40pm on 7 January 2026.
In court
  • John Farrell appeared earlier in Dublin District Court accused of helping a criminal gang by buying a car used in the murder.
  • She appeared on 8 January 2026 before Judge Treasa Kelly, with the Irish Times reporting Dublin District Court and the Irish Mirror and Key facts reporting Court No. 4 at the Criminal Courts of Justice.
  • She was remanded in custody to reappear on 14 January 2026, and no bail application was made because bail for these charges can only be granted by the High Court.
  • The DPP directed a trial on indictment, and there was no Garda objection to her receiving free legal aid.
Charges
She was charged at 7.10pm on 7 January 2026 with facilitating a criminal organisation in the commission of the murder of Jamie Tighe Ennis between 27 and 28 October 2017.
41 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was shot twice in the head by a gunman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim was walking home from a nearby pub with a group of friends at the time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatJamie Tighe Ennis, 24, suffered fatal gunshot wounds to the head in a shooting in October 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShe is a Dublin woman originally from Artane with an address in Birmingham. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was walking home from a nearby pub with a group of friends when he was shot. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was originally from Darndale. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was a father of one. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe victim was shot in a housing estate on Moatview Avenue, Priorswood, Coolock, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereJamie Tighe Ennis was shot dead in a housing estate on Moatview Avenue, Priorswood in Coolock, Dublin, on 28 October 2017. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe shooting occurred at around 2.20am on 28 October 2017. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was shot twice by a gunman at Moatview Avenue, Priorswood, at about 2.20am on October 28th, 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe shooting occurred at around 2.20am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe attack was suspected to be gang-related. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponHe was shot twice in the head. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA woman in her 40s was arrested by British police and extradited to Ireland under a Trade and Cooperation Agreement Warrant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationCiara Nolan, 46, originally from Artane, was extradited from the UK on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationShe was arrested at Dublin Airport at 5:40pm on 7 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged with facilitating a criminal organisation in the commission of the murder of Mr Tighe Ennis between October 27th-28th, 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMr Farrell was charged with enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation by buying and keeping a vehicle between October 13th and 28th, 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeShe was charged with facilitating a criminal organisation in the commission of the murder of Jamie Tighe Ennis on dates between October 27 and October 28, 2017. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged at 7:10pm on 7 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe woman is due to appear before Court No. 4 at the Criminal Courts of Justice on 8 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJohn Farrell from Rialto Cottages, Dublin, appeared in court the previous year accused of helping a criminal gang by buying a car allegedly used in the murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBail could only be raised in the High Court because the case related to a criminal organisation and a murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMs Nolan was remanded in custody to reappear in court on January 14th. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Kelly said Ms Nolan was a suitable candidate for free legal aid with no Garda objection. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCiara Nolan appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly in the Criminal Courts of Justice on 8 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed a trial on indictment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to free legal aid. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtNo application for bail was made because bail for these charges can only be granted at the High Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtShe was remanded in custody until 14 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDet Sgt Domhnall O'Connell gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe victim was a father of one from Timberhill Apartments in Artane, originally from Darndale. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe was the 14th victim of the Hutch-Kinahan feud. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA stolen Audi A3 was later found damaged by fire on a green between The Griffith apartments and Prospect Hill in Finglas, 10km from the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMs Nolan is the second person to come before the courts in connection with the fatal shooting. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJohn Farrell, 59, of Rialto Cottages, Dublin, appeared before Dublin District Court last February accused of helping a criminal gang by buying a car used in the murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherShe was extradited from the UK. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherShe was represented by solicitor Damien Coffey. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jan2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Woman charged in connection with 2017 Dublin gangland murder

    First court appearance of Ciara Nolan after extradition from the UK; DPP directed trial on indictment; remanded in custody until 14 January 2026.

    accused, Ciara Nolan, 46, female, Irish, named, irishCiara Nolanvictim, Jamie Tighe Ennis, 24, male, Irish, irishJamie Tighe Ennis
  2. 8 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Woman is charged in connection with 2017 fatal gangland shooting in Dublin

    First court appearance of Ciara Nolan, extradited from the UK, charged with facilitating a criminal organisation in the 2017 murder of Jamie Tighe Ennis. Remanded in custody to reappear 14 January 2026. DPP directed trial on indictment.

    victim, Jamie Tighe Ennis, 24, male, irish (judged from name)Jamie Tighe Ennissuspect, Ciara Nolan, 46, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ciara Nolan
  3. 8 Jan2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Major Dublin murder probe update as woman, 40s, extradited from UK

    Reports the extradition of a woman in her 40s from the UK under a Trade and Cooperation Agreement Warrant, her court appearance on 8 January 2026, and provides background on the 2017 shooting. Also mentions John Farrell's earlier court appearance in the same case.

    victim, Jamie Tighe Ennis, 24, male, Irish, irishJamie Tighe Ennissuspect, 40s, femaleaccused, John Farrell, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Farrell