Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23241Possession of an article with the intention of causing injury; possession of knives or other articles (offensive weapons) · Co. Kilkenny · 2 Oct 2026

Man remanded at Kilkenny District Court on weapons charges

Bui Na Uy, of the Kilkenny Tourist Hostel, appeared via video link at Kilkenny District Court on 9 October 2026, charged with possession of an article with the intention of causing injury and possession of knives or other articles, both on 2 October 2026 in Kilkenny city centre. The case was adjourned for two weeks for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeHe is charged with possession of an article with the intention of causing injury at the Kilkenny Tourist Hostel on 2 October 2026. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with possession of knives or other articles at James Street, Kilkenny, on 2 October 2026. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeBoth charges are under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtBui Na Uy appeared via video link from custody at Kilkenny District Court for a remand hearing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Ed Hughes represented the defendant, who also used a Vietnamese translator. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtNo plea has been entered at this stage. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned for two weeks to allow for directions from the DPP. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Oct2026
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man in court on weapons charges after Kilkenny city centre incident

    First court appearance; remanded in custody, no plea entered, adjourned two weeks for DPP directions.

    accused, Bui Na Uy, male, Vietnamese, named, non-irishBui Na Uy