Ireland Man accused of threatening to kill Garda in Portlaoise appears in court
A 36-year-old man with a Dublin address was accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a garda who was responding to an incident in Portlaoise on January 1, 2026, and of obstruction at Abbeyleix Garda Station on the same date. At Portlaoise District Court in April 2026, Judge Susan Fay said she would not accept jurisdiction, and a book of evidence would be needed for the threats charge. Legal aid was granted, the accused was remanded in custody, and he is due to appear by video link at Portlaoise District Court on April 20.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man aged 36 with a Dublin address was accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a garda.
- The man was also accused of obstruction at Abbeyleix Garda Station on the same date.
- Where
- The alleged threats were made at a location in Portlaoise, County Laois.
- When
- The alleged offences took place on January 1, 2026.
- Cause
- Gardaí were called to an incident in Portlaoise on the morning of January 1, 2026.
- Investigation
- The man was found in the vicinity in an intoxicated state.
- It is alleged that the man gave specific and detailed directions to the garda's home address.
- Charges
- Garda Sergeant Kevin O'Sullivan said the defendant made no reply when charged.
- In court
- The court appearance is dated April 17, 2026 in one report and April 18, 2026 in another.
- Judge Susan Fay said she was not willing to accept jurisdiction in the case.
- The judge said a book of evidence would be needed for the threats to kill charge.
- Legal aid was granted and the accused was remanded in custody.
- The accused is to appear by video link at Portlaoise District Court on April 20.
- Other details
- The defence said the accused had already been punished for other matters arising from the same incident.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged threats were made at a location in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences took place on January 1, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeGardaí were called to an incident in Portlaoise on the morning of January 1, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeThe man was found in the vicinity in an intoxicated state. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe man allegedly gave specific and detailed directions to the garda's home address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe man was accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a garda. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe man was also accused of obstruction at Abbeyleix Garda Station on the same date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe defendant made no reply when charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said she was not willing to accept jurisdiction in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said a book of evidence would be needed for the threats to kill charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted and the accused was remanded in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused is to appear by video link at Portlaoise District Court on April 20. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said the accused had already been punished for other matters arising from the same incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Apr2026Court hears man accused of threatening to kill Garda in Portlaoise gave details of the Garda's home address
Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court. Judge Susan Fay declined jurisdiction, legal aid was granted, and the accused was remanded in custody to appear by video link on April 20. The article adds the accused's age, the charges, and details of the alleged threats.
accused, 36, male