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Case No. 11723Threatening behaviour with an axe · Co. Longford · 31 May 2025

Longford man accused of threatening another man with an axe

James Heffernan appeared at Longford District Court accused of threatening another man with an axe during a camping party at Carrigallen Park on 31 May 2025. The case was adjourned to March for a plea or hearing date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe camping party took place at Carrigallen Park. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at 1am on 31 May 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponAn axe was used to knock over the fire pit. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged the accused threatened another man with an axe. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared in court accused of threatening another man with an axe. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused did not enter a plea at the preliminary hearing at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Owens adjourned the case to next March for a plea or hearing date. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused is from Silverbirches, Stonepark. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Dec2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man appears in court accused of threatening another man with an axe

    Reports the court appearance of James Heffernan, the axe threat allegation, the Carrigallen Park setting and the adjournment. The existing Heffernan case (8697) concerns a separate 2023 drugs charge in Portlaoise, so it is not the same incident.

    accused, James Heffernan, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Heffernanvictim, male