Ireland Man refused bail over alleged sword incident near Dublin primary school
On 24 October 2024, a garda alleged that Shane Farrelly produced a sword he had hidden under a car near a primary school at Emmet Crescent, D8, as pupils were leaving. Farrelly was arrested at an address in Dublin 2, where the sword was seized, and was charged with possessing a weapon. His co-defendant, Jeffrey Crowley, was accused of having a sharply pointed blade as a weapon at nearby Vincent Street West. On 26 October 2024, Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court refused Farrelly bail and remanded him in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court on 31 October, while Crowley's bail application was deferred and he was remanded in custody to appear again on Tuesday.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- When
- The incident occurred on 24 October 2024, as pupils were leaving the school.
- Where
- The incident took place at Emmet Crescent, D8, near a primary school.
- What happened
- The garda alleged Farrelly produced a sword he had previously hidden under a nearby car.
- The garda alleged Farrelly was with four other males when he produced the sword.
- Weapon
- The sword was seized at an address in Dublin 2, where Farrelly was arrested.
- Investigation
- The garda said CCTV captured Farrelly brandishing the sword after retrieving it from under the car.
- Charges
- Farrelly was charged with possessing a weapon in connection with the Emmet Crescent incident.
- Co-defendant Jeffrey Crowley was accused of having a sharply pointed blade as a weapon at nearby Vincent Street West.
- In court
- Farrelly appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on 26 October 2024.
- Judge Finan refused Farrelly bail and remanded him in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court on 31 October.
- Legal aid was granted to Farrelly.
- Crowley deferred his bail application and was remanded in custody to appear again on Tuesday.
- Other details
- The judge directed medical attention for Farrelly in custody due to his mental health.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe garda alleged Farrelly produced a sword he had previously hidden under a nearby car. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Emmet Crescent, D8, near a primary school. (thejournal.ie)
- weaponThe sword was seized at an address in Dublin 2, where the accused was arrested. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe garda said CCTV captured the accused brandishing the sword after retrieving it from under the car. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeShane Farrelly was charged with possessing a weapon in connection with an incident at Emmet Crescent, D8. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeCo-defendant Jeffrey Crowley was accused of having a sharply pointed blade as a weapon at nearby Vincent Street West. (thejournal.ie)
- courtFarrelly appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJudge Finan refused bail and remanded Farrelly in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court on October 31. (thejournal.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted to Farrelly. (thejournal.ie)
- courtCrowley deferred his bail application and was remanded in custody to appear again on Tuesday. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe judge directed medical attention for Farrelly in custody due to his mental health. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Oct2024Man accused of 'brandishing' a sword as pupils were leaving primary school refused bail
Reports the bail hearing for Shane Farrelly and co-defendant Jeffrey Crowley, the garda objection, the CCTV and sword seizure details, and the remand date.
accused, Shane Farrelly, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Farrellyaccused, Jeffrey Crowley, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Crowley