A Dublin man has admitted having a shotgun during an attack on travellers two years ago.
Thomas Bacon (32), of Laurel Avenue, Ballybrack, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to unlawful possession of a shotgun at Leopardstown Road, Dublin, on April 8th, 1996.
He also admitted causing criminal damage to a caravan and a van owned by two travellers on the same date.
Defence counsel Mr Niall Durnin BL, said his client had a serious alcohol problem at the time, which he was now dealing with.
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Judge Kelly adjourned the case with bail to March 4th.