Corkman living 'blemish-free existence' granted shotgun licence despite Garda objection

The garda refused the initial application because the 27-year-old failed to disclose a matter in court from when he was 18 years old

Judge Marie Keane said: “I am satisfied that Cian McCarthy is a person of suitable character to obtain a firearms certificate in circumstances where he is living in a rural place, is a member of a gun club and is familiar with the rules surrounding that. "File picture: Larry Cummins

A young man living “a blemish-free existence” was successful in his appeal for a shotgun licence despite the refusal by his local Garda Superintendent on the grounds of public safety.

Judge Marie Keane said: “I am satisfied that Cian McCarthy is a person of suitable character to obtain a firearms certificate in circumstances where he is living in a rural place, is a member of a gun club and is familiar with the rules surrounding that.