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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10143Possession of a knife; giving a false name to gardaí · Co. Limerick · 27 Feb 2026

Man gave brother's name to gardaí after knife found in Limerick city

On 27 February 2026 at 12.55am, gardaí stopped a vehicle driven by Michael Moloney, a 21-year-old man with a home address in Ennis, Co Clare, on the Roxboro Road in Limerick city. After he was searched, a Stanley knife was found in the pocket of his tracksuit, and he was arrested and taken to Roxboro Garda Station. When asked for his name, he gave his brother's name, which he admitted to gardaí on 5 March 2026. Limerick District Court heard the case, which was adjourned to June for a pre-sanctioned probation report, and no plea or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Michael Moloney, a 21-year-old man with a home address in Ennis, Co Clare, was stopped while driving.
Where
The stop happened on the Roxboro Road in Limerick city.
When
The stop happened on 27 February 2026 at 12.55am.
Investigation
  • Gardaí flagged down the vehicle and searched the driver.
  • The man was arrested and taken to Roxboro Garda Station.
Weapon
A Stanley knife was found in the pocket of the driver's tracksuit.
Other details
  • When asked for his name, the man gave his brother's name to gardaí.
  • The man admitted giving his brother's name to gardaí on 5 March 2026.
  • The prosecuting inspector said Mr Moloney has no previous convictions, and legal aid was assigned to the accused.
  • The first report is listed as dated 7 April 2026 and bylined as published 8 April 2026.
Charges
The offences listed are possession of a knife and giving a false name to gardaí.
In court
  • Limerick District Court heard the account of the search.
  • The judge adjourned the case to June for a pre-sanctioned probation report.
Sentence
No plea or sentence is reported in the articles.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe stop happened on the Roxboro Road in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe stop happened on 27 February 2026 at 12.55am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponA Stanley knife was found in the pocket of the driver's tracksuit. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí flagged down the vehicle and searched the driver. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested and taken to Roxboro Garda Station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtLimerick District Court heard the account of the search. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to June for a pre-sanctioned probation report. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherWhen asked for his name, the man gave his brother's name to gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man admitted giving his brother's name to gardaí on 5 March. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe prosecuting inspector said Mr Moloney has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was assigned to the accused. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Apr2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Clare man with a knife gave his brother's name to Limerick gardaí

    First report of the case. The article describes a court appearance at Limerick District Court where the case was put back to June for a probation report. No sentence or plea is reported. The Viko Viko and Variety Coffee shop break-in in the photo caption relates to a different date and is not part of this case.

    accused, Michael Moloney, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Moloney