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Case No. 8552Possession of an article · Co. Limerick · 11 Feb 2025

Man sentenced for possessing scissors and blades in Limerick city

On February 11, 2025, a garda on patrol found Dean Mulqueen, 29, of no fixed abode, sleeping in a doorway on Lady's Lane in Limerick city. A search of his bag found a pair of scissors and a box of blades. Mr Mulqueen was brought before Limerick District Court, where he was convicted of possession of an article and sentenced to two months' imprisonment. The latest development, the conviction and sentence, was reported on 20 July 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Jul
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
Where
The incident took place on Lady's Lane in Limerick city.
When
Dean Mulqueen was found sleeping in a doorway on Lady's Lane on February 11, 2025.
What happened
Dean Mulqueen, 29, of no fixed abode, was the man found sleeping in the doorway.
Cause
The accused was highly intoxicated at the time of the offence.
Weapon
A pair of scissors and a box of blades were found in Mr Mulqueen's possession.
Investigation
  • Gardaí found the scissors and blades when they searched Mr Mulqueen's bag.
  • Drug paraphernalia was found beside Mr Mulqueen, according to garda evidence given by Prosecuting Inspector James Ruddle.
Other details
  • The judge commented that the blades appeared to be brand new.
  • Mr Mulqueen has previous convictions, given as over 100 in one report and as 131 by Gardaí.
  • Mr Mulqueen was serving a custodial sentence when he appeared before the court.
In court
Mr Mulqueen was brought before Limerick District Court.
Charges
Mr Mulqueen was convicted of possession of an article.
Sentence
Mr Mulqueen was sentenced to two months' imprisonment.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place on Lady’s Lane in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenDean Mulqueen was found sleeping in a doorway on Lady’s Lane on February 11, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe accused was highly intoxicated at the time of the offence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found a pair of scissors and a box of blades when they searched his bag. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMr Mulqueen was convicted of possession of an article. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMr Mulqueen was brought before Limerick District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceMr Mulqueen was sentenced to two months' imprisonment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherDrug paraphernalia was found beside Mr Mulqueen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge commented that the blades appeared to be brand new. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí said Mr Mulqueen has 131 previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMr Mulqueen was serving a custodial sentence when he appeared before the court. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jul2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick serial offender found sleeping in laneway by garda

    Reports the conviction and two-month sentence at Limerick District Court, and adds details of the garda search, Mr Mulqueen's previous convictions and his intoxication at the time.

    convicted, Dean Mulqueen, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Mulqueen