Another two people have been charged in connection with the investigation into the shooting dead of Mr Matthew Hand at a Travellers' halting site. Mr William Cawley (22) and Mr James Mr Hanrahan (26), both of Ballycoolin Halting Site, appeared in Dublin District Court yesterday charged with possession of a firearm the day before Mr Hand's death on March 24th. Mr Hanrahan was also charged with recklessly discharging a firearm at the Ballycoolin Halting Site on March 23rd. Mr Hand, a father of five, died after being shot on March 24th.
Judge Desmond Hogan remanded both men in custody for a week after hearing there was no application for bail.