Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused, suspect

Born

Between December 1970 and April 1971, from the ages reported

Offences

Destruction of dangerous dogs (Control of Dogs Act), Setting a restricted breed dog on gardai, Possession of controlled drugs, Proceeds of criminal conduct, Threatening to kill or cause serious harm

Where

Co. Dublin

Reporting

10 reports, 4 Apr 2025 to 13 May 2026

Outlets

irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie, rte.ie

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• High Court hears appeal against destruction of dangerous dogs in Dublin Destruction of dangerous dogs (Control of Dogs Act) · Co. Dublin

  On 28 March 2025, four gardaí on routine patrol at Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin, alleged that Veronica Maher, 54, let out her unmuzzled and unleashed XL Bully dog Odie onto the roadway, where it ran at them aggressively. Maher, the widow of Jason Hennessy who was shot dead in a gang-related attack at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023, denied opening a gate to unleash the dog. The four dogs were seized on 4 April 2025, and in May 2025 Judge Halpin in Dublin District Court ordered their destruction and Maher to pay over €11,000 for their care. In December 2025 the Circuit Civil Court affirmed the destruction order for Odie, and in May 2026 Maher appealed to the High Court, where Judge Dignam reserved his ruling on the admission of the District Court transcript.

  In court, 11 Jun 2025Accused, suspect · 4 reports
• Three women adjourned over XL Bully dog and drugs charges in Dublin Setting a restricted breed dog on gardai · Co. Dublin

  On 28 March 2025, Veronica Maher, 54, allegedly let a large restricted breed XL Bully Pit Bull dog from her front garden while gardaí were on beat patrol at her home on Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, and threatened to kill Garda Joseph Doherty. On 3 April 2025, gardaí searched the property as part of an organised crime investigation, seizing four XL Bully dogs, cash, mobile phones and three scrambler motorcycles, and arrested Maher, her daughter Jade Hennessy, 32, and Kayleigh McEntee, 26. All three were charged and appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on 4 April 2025, where they were remanded on bail. On 22 July 2025, the cases were adjourned to 14 October 2025 pending DPP directions.

  In court, 3 Apr 2025Accused · 6 reports

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 13 May2026
   In courtirishmirror.ie, in High Court hears appeal against destruction of dangerous dogs in Dublin

   Gangland murder victim's widow in court battle to save XL Bully

   accused, Veronica Maher, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀IE
2. 13 May2026
   In courtirishtimes.com, in High Court hears appeal against destruction of dangerous dogs in Dublin

   Woman fights court order to destroy four XL Bully dogs

   accused, Veronica Maher, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀IE
3. 17 Dec2025
   In courtirishtimes.com, in High Court hears appeal against destruction of dangerous dogs in Dublin

   Steakhouse murder victim’s XL pitbull to be destroyed after being allegedly set on gardaí

   suspect, Veronica Maher, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀54IE
4. 22 Jul2025
   In courtirishmirror.ie, in Three women adjourned over XL Bully dog and drugs charges in Dublin

   Jay Hennessy's widow, accused of setting dog on gardai, has three-month DPP wait

   accused, Veronica Maher, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀54IE
5. 22 Jul2025
   In courtdublinlive.ie, in Three women adjourned over XL Bully dog and drugs charges in Dublin

   Widow of murdered Jason 'Jay' Hennessy accused of setting XL Bully dog on gardai

   accused, Veronica Maher, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀54IE
6. 11 Jun2025
   In courtirishtimes.com, in High Court hears appeal against destruction of dangerous dogs in Dublin

   Widow of murder victim ordered to pay €11,000 for care of seized XL Bully dogs

   accused, Veronica Maher, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀54IE
7. 4 Apr2025
   In courtirishmirror.ie, in Three women adjourned over XL Bully dog and drugs charges in Dublin

   Widow of murdered Jason 'Jay' Hennessy appears in court on four charges

   accused, Veronica Maher, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀54IE
8. 4 Apr2025
   In courtdublinlive.ie, in Three women adjourned over XL Bully dog and drugs charges in Dublin

   Widow of murdered Jason 'Jay' Hennessy appears in court on four charges

   accused, Veronica Maher, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀54IE
9. 4 Apr2025
   Chargedirishtimes.com, in Three women adjourned over XL Bully dog and drugs charges in Dublin

   Widow of steakhouse shooting victim accused of setting XL Bully dog on gardaí

   accused, Veronica Maher, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀54IE
10. 4 Apr2025
    Chargedrte.ie, in Three women adjourned over XL Bully dog and drugs charges in Dublin

    Widow of murdered man charged in organised crime probe

    accused, Veronica Maher, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Veronica Maher♀54IE

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