Ireland Kilmallock man charged with possessing slash hook, granted bail
On Monday 12 May 2025, around noon, an alleged offence of possessing a slash hook took place in Deebert Park, Kilmallock, County Limerick. Martin O'Reilly, a 30-year-old man of Portauns, Kilmallock, was arrested by gardaí on the Tuesday evening and charged with possession of an offensive weapon, namely a slash hook. On Wednesday 14 May 2025 he appeared before Judge Aine Clancy at Limerick District Court, who remanded him in custody until Thursday for a bail application, which the State opposed on 15 May. Reports published on 21 May 2025 say the judge then granted bail on his own bond and an independent surety, with conditions sought by the garda, and the case was adjourned to a future date. Mr O'Reilly denies he is the person in the footage.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 May
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Martin O'Reilly, aged 30, of Portauns, Kilmallock, County Limerick, is charged with possession of an offensive weapon, namely a slash hook.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place in Deebert Park, Kilmallock.
- When
- The alleged offence took place around noon on Monday, 12 May 2025.
- Cause
- The investigating garda believes the accused is part of an ongoing feud in Kilmallock between two families.
- Weapon
- The weapon is a slash hook.
- Investigation
- O'Reilly was arrested by gardaí on the Tuesday evening after the incident.
- The accused was identified on CCTV as one of the males carrying a slash hook.
- A garda says the accused was identified from distinctive clothing seen on CCTV and in a Kilmallock chipper about 11 hours later.
- The defence says the State's case is substantially, if not entirely, based on CCTV footage.
- Charges
- The charge is contrary to Section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990, given as Section 9(1) in one report.
- In court
- On Wednesday 14 May 2025 he appeared at Limerick District Court before Judge Aine Clancy, who remanded him in custody until Thursday for a bail application.
- The State opposed bail, DPP directions were awaited, and the contested bail application was heard on Thursday 15 May.
- The judge granted bail on his own bond of €3,000 and an independent surety of €3,000, with cash lodgements of €750 and €1,000.
- The garda sought bail conditions including no contact with a named family and a curfew from 11pm to 7am.
- The case was adjourned to a future date.
- Other details
- Mr O'Reilly denies he is the person in the footage.
20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMartin O’Reilly, aged 30, of Portauns, Kilmallock, is charged with possession of an offensive weapon, namely a slash hook. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe alleged offence took place in Deebert Park, Kilmallock. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence took place on Monday, 12 May. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence took place around noon on Monday, 12 May 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeThe investigating garda believes the accused is part of an ongoing feud in Kilmallock between two families. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationO’Reilly was arrested by gardaí on the Tuesday evening. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe defence solicitor said the State’s case was based to a huge extent on CCTV footage. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe accused was identified on CCTV as one of the males carrying a slash hook. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationA garda says the accused was identified from distinctive clothing seen on CCTV and in a Kilmallock chipper about 11 hours later. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeO’Reilly was charged with possession of an offensive weapon, namely a slash hook. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 9(1) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe State opposed bail. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtDirections from the Director of Public Prosecutions were awaited. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtA bail application by the defence was opposed by the garda on behalf of the State on Thursday, 15 May. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe defence says the garda case is substantially, if not entirely, based on CCTV footage. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe judge granted bail on the accused's own bond of €3,000 and an independent surety of €3,000, with cash lodgements of €750 and €1,000. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe garda sought bail conditions including no contact with a named family and a curfew from 11pm to 7am. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to a future date. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Aine Clancy remanded O’Reilly in custody until Thursday for a bail application. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherMr O’Reilly denies he is the person in the footage. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 May2025'Distinctive' hoodie links slash hook-accused to Limerick chipper visit amid feud, court hears
Reports the contested bail hearing at Limerick District Court, the charge details, the garda identification evidence from CCTV and clothing, the bail terms and the defence denial.
accused, Martin O'Reilly, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin O'Reilly - 14 May2025Limerick man charged with possession of slash hook is remanded in custody
Reports that O’Reilly was arrested on the Tuesday evening and remanded in custody by Judge Aine Clancy until Thursday for a bail application. The State opposed bail, DPP directions were awaited, and the defence said the State’s case relies heavily on CCTV footage.
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