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Case No. 13243Producing an article capable of causing injury (Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act s.11) · Co. Kilkenny · 13 Mar 2025

Kilkenny man charged over sweeping brush incident

Jason Delaney, 26, of Old Callan Road, Kilkenny, appeared at Kilkenny District Court charged with producing an article capable of causing injury during a dispute. The matter was adjourned to a September sitting.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDelaney allegedly took up a brush and chased someone he had a conflict with into the street. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on March 13. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeThe incident arose during a dispute. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • weaponThe article allegedly used was a sweeping brush. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeJason Delaney has been charged with producing an article capable of causing injury during the course of a dispute. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court before Judge Cephas Power. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned for hearing to a court sitting in September. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherNo assault occurred. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jul2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny man charged with using sweeping brush as a weapon

    Reports the charge against Jason Delaney, the alleged March 13 incident with a sweeping brush, and the adjournment to September. Not the same incident as existing case 8488, which concerns violent disorder at Kilkenny Courthouse dated December 2025.

    accused, Jason Delaney, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Delaney