12/02/2008

Accused Remanded Over Bouncer Shooting

A man has appeared before Kilmainham District Court today charged in connection with the shooting of a nightclub doorman in Dublin at the weekend.

Wayne McNally, 23, from Ross Road in Dublin, was charged with possessing a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with intent to endanger life.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court next week. He was granted legal aid and no application was made for bail.

The shooting took place in the early hours of Sunday morning at the Hush nightclub at the Red Cow Inn in Naas Road, Clondalkin. According to reports, the doorman was shot after he turned away a man from the club.

The doorman was shot in the neck and was taken to Tallaght Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

During the follow-up investigation into the shooting, gardaí recovered a stolen car and a loaded pistol.

(KMcA)


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