Named in reporting
James Keenan
Born between October 1972 and June 1973, from the ages reported. 3 reports across 1 case, 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Oct 2026
Other people with this name: born between February 1966 and February 1967 (1 case), born between July 1994 and July 1995 (1 case), age not given (2 cases)
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Accused
- Born
- Between October 1972 and June 1973, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Unlawful discharge of a firearm
- Where
- Co. Clare
- Reporting
- 3 reports, 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Oct 2026
- Outlets
- clareecho.ie
Cases
latest first- Ennis man returned for trial over shotgun discharge Unlawful discharge of a firearm · Co. Clare
On 30 November 2022, a shotgun was allegedly discharged twice in Cloughleigh, Ennis, near a housing estate and primary school, with a hooded man seen running from a car with a weapon. No injuries were reported. James Keenan, 53, of John Paul Avenue, Ennis, was charged in June 2026 with five offences including unlawfully discharging a shotgun and recklessly discharging a firearm in the direction of Joe Joyce. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody. In October 2026, Judge Adrian Harris returned him for trial to Ennis Circuit Court.
In court, 8 Jun 2026Accused · 3 reports
Timeline
every report naming James Keenan, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 13 Oct2026Ennis man charged in connection with unlawful discharges of shotgun returned for trial - Clare Echoaccused, James Keenan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Keenan
- 12 Jul2026Judge approves daughter of suspected Ennis 'shooter' as independent surety despite Garda objections - Clare Echoaccused, James Keenan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Keenan
- 8 Jun2026Ennis man (53) appears in court over shotgun fire near school - Clare Echoaccused, James Keenan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Keenan
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