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  1. Abbeylara: The Tragic Shooting of John Carthy
    Regina Hennelly
    €13.99

    Includes an exclusive interview with John Carthy's sister, Marie Carthy. On 20 April 2000 John Carthy emerged from his home in Abbeylara, County Longford after a twenty-five hour stand-off with the police during which he discharged thirty shots. He was carrying a loaded shotgun. Ignoring calls to stop, he proceeded towards the garda command post. Two shots rang out; then another two.

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