A DUBLIN MAN appeared in court on Friday charged with the attempted murder of Daniel Harty in the Co Clare town of Sixmilebridge six years ago.

At Ennis District Court Kieran Hogg (33) of Donnycarney Rd, Donnycarney, Dublin 3 was charged with attempting to murder Daniel Harty at Pound Street, Sixmilebridge on 18 January 2020, contrary to Common Law.

Hogg is also charged with intentionally or recklessly discharging a firearm with the intention of murdering Daniel Harty – who was aged 21 at the time – which created a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another, contrary to Section 13 of the Non Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997.

In court on Friday Detective Garda Aoife O’Malley of Ennis Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution and said that Hogg made no reply when charged.

Det Garda O’Malley said that directions have been received for the DPP for the case to go forward to the Central Criminal Court.

Det Garda O’Malley said that four weeks would be required for the preparation of a Book of Evidence in the case.

In court, Judge Alec Gabbett said as the case involved an attempted murder charge, he could not decide on any bail application and that can be made before the High Court.

Judge Gabbett granted legal aid to solicitor, John Casey to represent the accused.