Dozens of charges were struck out and a number of convictions not proceeded with after several women, representing both sides of an ongoing Killarney “feud” withdrew complaints against each other at a special sitting of Killarney District Court. Mr O’Connell described the striking out of 30 charges as “an opportunity to let the dust settle”. The charges struck out on Thursday include public order, road traffic, and assault in a dispute which had spilled over onto nightclubs and shops in Killarney. A fresh allegation of a threat to kill by 34 -year-old Daniel O’Brien of Piercetown, New Bridge, Co Kildare, is to proceed, the court heard . Mr O’Connell assured Judge Waters his client “will leave Killarney once the bond is signed”.

Source: The Irish Times January 30, 2020 21:11 UTC