Conviction quashed for shooting range operator over bar without liquor licence

On June 14, 2019, gardaí carried out an inspection of the range and found a fully stocked bar in the clubhouse which did not have a drinks licence. File picture 

The High Court has quashed the conviction of a shooting range operator over a prosecution arising from a Garda inspection which found the range's clubhouse operating a bar without a liquor licence and members of the public being allowed to visit to partake in shooting.

Thomas O'Donnell is a farmer who owns the shooting range on his lands near Clonmel, Co Tipperary. He is also the nominated representative of the Firearms Sport and Recreation Club which operates from the premises.