Ireland Birr man jailed for a year over knife incident at take-away
Ceilim Ryan, a 23-year-old Birr man, wielded a knife during an early morning dispute at Birr Chef Kebab Pizza on High Street, Birr, on 13 August 2023, and nobody was injured. CCTV footage captured him producing the knife, and he pleaded guilty to producing a knife capable of causing serious injury. Judge Keenan Johnson at Tullamore Circuit Court imposed an 18-month sentence with the last six months suspended, to run consecutive to a two-year Cork jail term he is already serving, and also ordered a five-year peace bond and 18 months' probation supervision after release. The latest reports, dated 30 May and 2 June 2025, carry the sentence, and his father Noel Ryan separately received a suspended nine-month sentence for criminal damage in the same incident.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced30 May
2 reports
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Ceilim Ryan pleaded guilty to producing a knife capable of causing serious injury.
- Ceilim Ryan produced a knife from inside his jacket and wielded it during an early morning dispute.
- Noel Ryan, his father, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage in the same incident.
- Where
- The incident took place at Birr Chef Kebab Pizza on High Street, Birr, County Offaly.
- When
- The incident took place on 13 August 2023, early in the morning.
- Cause
- The dispute began with verbal exchanges with two other young people at the take-away, and phone calls brought Ceilim Ryan and his parents to the scene.
- Weapon
- Ceilim Ryan used a knife, and Noel Ryan had a hurley during the incident.
- Investigation
- CCTV footage captured Ceilim Ryan producing the knife.
- Other details
- His mother, Fiona O'Shea, tried to get him out of the premises, and nobody was injured.
- Ceilim Ryan had 27 previous convictions, including Cork Circuit Court convictions on May 9 for endangerment, dangerous driving and possession of a knife.
- A report before the court said Ceilim Ryan was at high risk of reoffending.
- In court
- Judge Keenan Johnson sentenced Ceilim Ryan at Tullamore Circuit Court.
- Sentence
- He received an 18-month sentence with the last six months suspended, to run consecutive to a two-year Cork jail term with six months suspended that he is already serving.
- He must enter a five-year peace bond, the suspended portion runs for five years, and he must remain under probation supervision for 18 months after release.
- Noel Ryan received a nine-month suspended sentence on condition that he pay 1,500 euro compensation for criminal damage.
26 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCeilim Ryan pleaded guilty to producing a knife capable of causing serious injury. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatNoel Ryan had a hurley during the incident. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatCeilim Ryan produced a knife from inside his jacket and wielded it. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA young Birr man wielded a knife during an early morning dispute at a take-away in Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe offence took place at Birr Chef Kebab Pizza on High Street, Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offence took place on 13 August 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeThe incident began with verbal exchanges involving two other young people at the take-away. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeThe dispute escalated after verbal exchanges with two other young people at the take-away, and phone calls were made that brought Ceilim Ryan and his parents to the scene. (offalyexpress.ie)
- weaponNoel Ryan had a hurley. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationCCTV footage captured him producing the knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationCCTV footage captured Ceilim Ryan producing the knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe had pleaded guilty to producing a knife capable of causing serious injury. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Keenan Johnson imposed an 18-month sentence, suspending the last six months. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe sentence runs consecutive to a two-year Cork jail term, with six months suspended. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceNoel Ryan received a nine-month suspended sentence on condition he paid €1,500 compensation for criminal damage. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceCeilim Ryan must enter a five-year peace bond and remain under probation supervision for 18 months after release. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was given an 18-month sentence with the last six months suspended. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe sentence runs consecutive to a two-year jail term, with six months suspended, that he is already serving for a Cork offence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceNoel Ryan pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage and received a suspended nine-month sentence on condition he paid €1,500 compensation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe suspended portion of the sentence is to run for five years, and he must enter a five-year peace bond. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe must remain under probation service supervision for 18 months after his release. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHis mother, Fiona O'Shea, tried to get him out of the premises. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherNobody was injured in the incident. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherCeilim Ryan had 27 previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherA report before the court said Ceilim Ryan was at high risk of reoffending. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherCeilim Ryan had 27 previous convictions, including convictions at Cork Circuit Court on May 9 for endangerment, dangerous driving and possession of a knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Jun2025Year in prison for man wielding knife in 'very serious' incident at Offaly take-away
Sentencing hearing at Tullamore Circuit Court: 18-month sentence with six months suspended, consecutive to a Cork sentence. Adds the CCTV evidence, the background to the dispute, the sentence conditions, and the separate suspended sentence for Noel Ryan for criminal damage.
convicted, Ceilim Ryan, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ceilim Ryanconvicted, Noel Ryan, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Ryan - 30 May2025Year in prison for wielding knife in 'very serious' incident at Offaly take-away
Adds sentencing details: 18-month sentence with the last six months suspended, running consecutive to a two-year Cork term with six months suspended, a five-year peace bond and 18 months' probation supervision after release. Also reports that his father Noel Ryan pleaded guilty to criminal damage in the same incident and received a nine-month suspended sentence with €1,500 compensation.
convicted, Ceilim Ryan, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ceilim Ryanconvicted, Noel Ryan, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Ryan