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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8409Possession of a slash hook · Co. Offaly · 10 Jul 2026

Man charged with possessing slash hook in Tullamore housing estate

Daniel McDonagh, 19, of Ballinagar, Tullamore, was charged with possession of a slash hook at St Columba's Place in a Tullamore housing estate, Offaly, on 10 July 2026. The alleged item was a wooden-handled, sharply pointed, bladed slash hook. He appeared before Tullamore District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody ordered that full details of the allegation be given to him, and he was granted bail. The matter was adjourned to 7 October for a plea, with a hearing on 2 November if a not guilty plea is entered, and this is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Daniel McDonagh, 19, of Ballinagar, Tullamore, is the accused.
Where
The alleged offence took place at St Columba's Place in a Tullamore housing estate, Offaly.
When
The alleged offence took place on 10 July 2026.
Weapon
The item was a wooden-handled, sharply pointed, bladed slash hook.
Charges
Daniel McDonagh was charged with possession of the slash hook.
In court
  • He appeared before Tullamore District Court.
  • Judge Andrew Cody ordered that full details of the allegation be given to the accused.
  • He was granted bail.
  • The matter was adjourned to 7 October for a plea.
  • If a not guilty plea is entered, a hearing will take place on 2 November.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe slash hook was allegedly possessed in a Tullamore housing estate. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at St Columba's Place, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 10 July 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe item was a wooden-handled, sharply pointed, bladed slash hook. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of the slash hook. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered that full details of the allegation be given to the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 7 October for a plea. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtIf a not guilty plea is entered, a hearing will take place on 2 November. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was granted bail. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 31 Jul2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Young man before court on Offaly slash hook possession charge

    First report of the court appearance. The judge set a plea date of 7 October and a hearing date of 2 November if a not guilty plea is entered.

    accused, Daniel McDonagh, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel McDonagh