Ivor Callely's son's lawyers say lighting firework in Copper Face Jacks was 'moronically stupid'

Lawyers for the son of former politician Ivor Callely have described his lighting of a firework in a crowded nightclub as “moronically stupid and dangerous”.

Ivor Callely's son's lawyers say lighting firework in Copper Face Jacks was 'moronically stupid'

Lawyers for the son of former politician Ivor Callely have described his lighting of a firework in a crowded nightclub as “moronically stupid and dangerous”.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Oliver Callely (27) was standing on a balcony overlooking a crowded smoking area when he lit the firework. The firework took off and got stuck between the arm and body of the victim.

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