2015–16 Irish gangland feud

A major feud between two criminal gangs in the Republic of Ireland has killed ten people.[1] The Hutch gang, led by Gerry Hutch, and the Kinahan gang, led by Christy Kinahan, are the main participants.

Timeline

Murder of Gary Hutch, 24 Sep 2015

Gary Hutch, 34, was a nephew of Gerry Hutch and a prominent gangland figure.[2][3] He was shot dead in an apartment complex near Marbella in Spain on 24 September 2015.[2] It is believed he was shot dead by the Kinahan gang.[2]

His brother Derek Hutch was assaulted twice in prison in late 2015.[2][3]

Murder of Darren Kearns, 30 Dec 2015

Darren Kearns was shot in front of his wife shortly after he left the Phoenix Chinese restaurant on Blackhorse Avenue.[1] He had convictions for drug dealing and spent time in prison.[1] The Irish Times mentioned speculation that the Kinahan gang had mistakenly thought that he and David Douglas were behind a botched murder attempt of a member of the gang in November.[1]

Regency Hotel attack, 5 Feb 2016

The gun attack on the Regency Hotel in Whitehall, Dublin, occurred on 5 February 2016. The weigh-in was for the WBO European Lightweight title fight between Jamie Kavanagh and Antonio Jao Bento.[4] Four attackers, two of whom were disguised as members of the Garda Emergency Response Unit and armed with AK-47s. They escaped in a Ford Transit which was later found burnt-out.[4] Two men were also injured and taken to the Mater Private Hospital and Beaumont Hospital.[4] It is believed that Daniel Kinahan, the son of Christy Kinahan, was the intended target but left early.

An associate of the Kinahan cartel, David Byrne (32) was shot dead

One line of investigation is that the shooting revenge for the murder of Gary Hutch in Spain in September 2015.[4]

Because of the shooting, the scheduled boxing match was cancelled.[4]

Murder of Eddie Hutch Snr, 8 Feb 2016

Eddie Hutch Snr was shot dead at his home on 8 February, 2016.[5] He was an uncle of Gary Hutch.[6] The motive for his death is suspected to be revenge for the death of David Byrne.[7][8]

Murder of Noel Duggan, 23 Mar 2016

Noel Duggan was shot dead while sitting in his car outside his home in Ratoath, County Meath.[9] He was friends with Gerry Hutch from his youth and was nicknamed "Kingsize" because of his cigarette smuggling.[9][10]

Murder of Martin O'Rourke, 14 April 2016

Martin O'Rourke was shot dead on 14 April 2016 on Lower Sherrif Street, Dublin.[2] His murder is believed to be a case of mistaken identity and part of the Kinehan-Hutch feud.[11][2]

Murder of Michael Barr, 25 April 2016

Michael Barr was shot dead on 25 April 2016.[12] He was shot in the Sunset Bar in Summerhill, Dublin.[12] An Garda Síochána suspect he was killed by the Kinahan gang because of involvement with the shooting of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in February 2016.[13]

Arrest of two Kinahan assocates, 18 June 2016

Two men in their thirties were arrested by armed members of the Garda Emergency Response Unit and Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau on the Naas Dual carriageway.[14][15] A Glock 9mm semi-automatic handgun was found in one mans' car.[14][15] Both were linked to the Kinehan gang and one was a close associate of David Byrne and Gardaí believe they were planning to shoot someone.[14][15]

Murder of Gareth Hutch, 24 May 2016

Gareth Hutch was shot several times by two attackers in a carpark near where he lived.[1] He was a minor figure in the criminal world.[1]

Murder of David Douglas, 1 July 2016

David Douglas was shot outside a shop he ran with his wife in Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8.[1] He had survived being shot the previous November.[1]

Murder of Trevor O'Neill, 17 August 2016

Trevor O'Neill from Drimnagh was shot in a case of mistaken identity in Costa de la Calma, near Magaluf.[16] He was shot five times in front of his family.[16] Gardaí believe that he was mistaken for a member of the Hutch family by the Kinahan gang.[16] He worked for Dublin City Council.[16]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lally, Conor (18 August 2016). "Timeline: The 10 men killed in the Kinahan-Hutch feud". The Irish Times. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Calnan, Denise (26 Apr 2016). "Timeline: Murders, attacks and attempted talks of deadly Hutch-Kinahan feud". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Fear of reprisals after criminal shot dead in Spain". RTÉ News. 25 Sep 2015. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Major investigation into fatal hotel shooting gets under way". RTÉ News and Current Affairs. 6 Feb 2016. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  5. ↑ "Eddie Hutch senior has been shot dead in Dublin's north inner city". Irish Independent. 8 Feb 2016. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  6. ↑ Lally, Conor (9 Feb 2016). "Who are the Hutches? A profile of the Dublin family". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  7. ↑ O'Keefe, Cormac (12 Feb 2016). "Progress in gang killings, but no arrests imminent". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  8. ↑ O'Leary, Jennifer (15 Mar 2016). "Christy Kinahan: Inside the Dublin kingpin's European drugs enterprise". BBC Northern Ireland. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  9. 1 2 McMahon, Cathal (24 Mar 2016). "From modest Cabra home to country's top cigarette smuggler - the life and crimes of Noel 'Kingsize' Duggan". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  10. ↑ Lally, Conor; Edwards, Elaine (24 Mar 2016). "Noel Duggan murder: Residents of Ratoath estate in shock". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  11. ↑ "Dublin murder: Police believe they have found gun used to kill Martin O'Rourke". BBC News. 15 Apr 2016. Retrieved 2 Jul 2016.
  12. 1 2 Schiller, Robin; Hickey, Damien (29 Apr 2016). "Shooting victim was linked to Mansfield hotel theft". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  13. ↑ O'Keefe, Cormac (27 Apr 2016). "Gang believed Michael Barr provided safe house". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  14. 1 2 3 "Gardaí arrest two men linked to Kinahan drugs cartel". RTE News. 19 Jun 2016. Retrieved 5 Jul 2016.
  15. 1 2 3 "Gardai 'foil attempted hit' as two members of Kinahan cartel arrested with handgun and ammunition". Irish Independent. 18 Jun 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  16. 1 2 3 4 Foy, Ken; Schiller, Robin; Couzens, Gerard (18 August 2016). "Partner of innocent Trevor O'Neill says their children are 'petrified' after he was shot in front of them". Irish Independent. Retrieved 18 August 2016.


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