PADRAIG NALLY WANTS GARDAI TO RETURN GUN USED IN KILLING GALWAY MAN JOHN FROG WARD

Date Published: 23-Jun-2008

Manslaughter acquitted Padraig Nally says he now wants gardai to return the gun he used to kill burglar John "Frog" Ward from Carrowbrowne in Galway.According to today's Evening Herald the Mayo farmer has demanded the return of his shotgun, claiming he's living in fear of being attacked at his home again. 64 year old Mr Nally was cleared of manslaughter after shooting dead Traveller Mr Ward, who he caught breaking into his home four years ago. Mr Nally said he was informed at the time of the trial that he would not be allowed to have a firearm again under any circumstances, but had since been told he was now entitled to one because of his acquittal.