In a related matter, Shane Blackhall (21) of Mungret Court, Watergate Flats, Limerick, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine, cannabis and diamorphine for sale or supply at Mungret Court on June 10, 2025

An application was made by the State on Monday for John O’Donovan (19) and Shane Blackhall (21) to be tried before the three-judge, non-jury court

Det Gda Conroy said Mr O’Donovan was arrested as part of the investigation into the shooting, which he said was linked to “a violent feud involving the Collins family and the O’Donoghue organised crime group”.