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Case No. 21818Possession of a crossbow (Section 2, Firearms Act 1925) · Co. Longford · 16 Nov 2021

Man remanded on bail over crossbow possession in Longford

Gerard Donoghue, 38, a man from Granard, Co Longford, was allegedly found in possession of a crossbow and six bolts at his home on 16 November 2021. He was arrested on 22 February 2023 on Longford's Battery Road and charged under Section 2 of the Firearms Act 1925. At Longford District Court, Donoghue told gardaí 'I am sorry for having this in my possession' upon arrest. He was remanded on continuing bail to 4 July 2023 pending DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gerard Donoghue, 38, of 3 Farrell's Terrace, Granard, Longford, was charged under Section 2 of the Firearms Act 1925 with possession of a crossbow and six bolts.
Where
The crossbow was allegedly found at 3 Farrell's Terrace, Granard, Co Longford.
When
  • The alleged possession occurred on 16 November 2021.
  • He was arrested on 22 February 2023 on Longford's Battery Road.
In court
  • He appeared at Longford District Court before Judge Owens, where Garda Michael Fox gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
  • Donoghue told gardaí 'I am sorry for having this in my possession' upon arrest.
  • He was remanded on continuing bail to 4 July 2023 pending DPP directions.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGerard Donoghue, 38, of 3 Farrell's Terrace, Granard, Longford, was charged under Section 2 of the Firearms Act 1925 (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHe was allegedly found in possession of a crossbow and six bolts (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe crossbow was found at 3 Farrells Terrace, Granard, Co Longford (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged possession occurred on 16 November 2021 (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenHe was arrested on 22 February on Longford's Battery Road (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtGarda Michael Fox gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtDPP directions had yet to be returned (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on continuing bail to 4 July 2023 (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man tells gardaí: ‘I'm sorry’ after allegedly being found with crossbow

    Donoghue appeared at Longford District Court before Judge Owens, told gardaí 'I am sorry for having this in my possession' upon arrest, and was remanded on continuing bail to 4 July 2023 pending DPP directions.

    accused, Gerard Donoghue, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerard Donoghue