Man fled country after witnessing fatal shooting, court hears

A Dublin man fled the country in fear of his life after he witnessed the fatal shooting of another man more than six years ago the Central Criminal Court heard today.

John O’Hanlon (aged 45) of Millwood, Kilbarrack, Co. Dublin had pleaded guilty to the withholding of information in relation to the murder of Paul Ryan (aged 27) of Grangemore Lawns, Donaghmede, Dublin who was shot in the head on April 12, 2003 near Birr, Co Offaly.