Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7986Imitation firearm incident · Co. Dublin

Gardaí respond to imitation firearm incident at Garden of Remembrance, Dublin

Gardaí responded to a report that a gun had been seen at the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square, Dublin, and carried out a check around 11 am last Wednesday, which the sources also describe as an afternoon. The Armed Support Unit joined Gardaí, and an imitation firearm was found in the city centre. A video of armed gardaí at the scene was widely shared on social media. Gript reported the response on 21 September 2026, confirming the imitation firearm was found, and no arrest, suspect or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported21 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An imitation firearm was discovered in the city centre.
Where
The check took place at the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square, Dublin.
When
The check was carried out at around 11 am last Wednesday, which the sources also describe as an afternoon.
Cause
The response followed a report that a gun had been observed.
Weapon
The weapon found was an imitation firearm.
Investigation
The Armed Support Unit joined Gardaí to carry out the check.
Other details
  • A video of armed gardaí at the Garden of Remembrance was widely shared on social media.
  • Gript reported the response on 21 September 2026, confirming the Armed Support Unit check and the imitation firearm found.
Charges
No arrest, suspect or charge has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn imitation firearm was discovered in the city centre. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe check took place at the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe check was carried out at around 11 am last Wednesday afternoon. (gript.ie)
  • causeThe response followed a report that a gun had been observed. (gript.ie)
  • investigationThe Armed Support Unit joined Gardaí to carry out a check. (gript.ie)
  • otherA video of armed gardaí at the Garden of Remembrance was widely shared on social media. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2026
    Reportedgript.ie, first report
    Garda respond on Garden of Remembrance incident - Gript

    Gardaí confirmed to Gript the response to a reported gun sighting at the Garden of Remembrance, including the Armed Support Unit check and the imitation firearm found. No arrest, suspect or charge is mentioned.