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Case No. 16232Possession of a knife · Co. Louth · 3 Aug 2024

Dundalk woman given suspended sentence for possession of a knife

On 3 August 2024 at Marshes Lower, Dundalk, Co Louth, Amanda Boylan handed a knife to gardaí after being told she would be searched. She admitted having a knife or a sharply pointed blade, and the offence was possession of a knife. At Dundalk district court, Judge Vincent Deane imposed a three-month sentence and suspended it on a €100 bond for two years. The latest development reported is this suspended sentence, in an article dated 23 August 2024 and published 24 August 2024 according to its text.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced23 Aug
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Key facts

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What happened
Amanda Boylan, a woman with an address at the Simon Community, Barrack Street, Dundalk, admitted having a knife or a sharply pointed blade.
Where
The offence took place at Marshes Lower, Dundalk, Co Louth.
When
The offence took place on 3 August 2024.
Weapon
The item was a knife or a blade that was sharply pointed.
Investigation
The woman handed over a knife to gardaí after being told she would be searched.
Charges
The offence was possession of a knife.
In court
The case was heard at Dundalk district court before Judge Vincent Deane.
Sentence
Judge Vincent Deane imposed a three-month sentence and suspended it on a €100 bond for two years.
Other details
  • The woman had seven previous convictions.
  • The defence said her client has a friend willing to take her in, and the judge noted she was homeless.
  • The defence said the woman is steady on methadone.
  • The woman had secured employment as a cleaner in a local sports club.
  • The report is dated 23 August 2024 in the tracker and shows publication on 24 August 2024 in the article text.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman admitted having a knife or a sharply pointed blade. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Marshes Lower, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 3 August 2024. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe woman handed over a knife to gardaí after being told she would be searched. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk district court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Vincent Deane imposed a three-month sentence and suspended it on a €100 bond for two years. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe woman had seven previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence said her client has a friend willing to take her in. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the woman is steady on methadone. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe woman had secured employment in a local sports club as a cleaner. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Aug2024
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk woman given suspended sentence for possession of a knife

    Court report of the sentence. Adds the knife handover to gardaí, the sentence and bond, previous convictions, and the defendant's housing, methadone and employment circumstances.

    convicted, Amanda Boylan, 35, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amanda Boylan