Glen Ward (32) and Eric O’Driscoll (23), both of Deanstown Green, Finglas, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas West on August 9th, 2022.

Ms Justice Melanie Greally said the firearm Ward used was powerful and capable of causing serious injury or death.

When Eric O'Driscoll (23) is released from prison, the court ordered that he keep the peace and not associate with six named individuals for one year, or he could face a further 12 months in prison.

The guns were found to be in good condition and were successfully fired by a garda ballistics examiner, the detective said.

Eric O'Driscoll (22), who has an address in Dublin, appeared briefly before the three-judge Special Criminal Court on Monday morning

The pair are charged with possession an AR-15 rifle, and reckless discharge of a firearm

Glen Ward, 30, from Finglas, Dublin, and his brother Eric O'Driscoll, 22, also from Finglas, were arrested earlier this week and held for questioning