Burglar armed with knife threatened to have pensioner 'shot for €700' during aggravated burglary, court hears

A 36-year-old west Clare bricklayer armed with a knife threatened a pensioner at his home, allegedly saying that he would have him shot for €700.

That was the allegation made at Ennis District Court against Christopher Meaney who is charged with the aggravated burglary of PJ Walsh (aged 72) at Mr Walsh’s rented property at Poulawilliam, Miltown Malbay in west Clare last Sunday afternoon.