Robbers put bachelor in ‘state of fear’

At 10pm on Feb 21, 2012, bachelor Michael McMahon heard banging outside his home in rural Co Clare and could see three torches in the darkness outside.

Det Garda Donal Corkery told Ennis District court yesterday that on this occasion, three windows of Mr McMahon’s home were broken and Mr McMahon could see three people outside all were wearing hoodies.

He said the three demanded €500 from outside the home and Mr McMahon was frightened and told them through a broken window that he would give them the €500.