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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11582Producing a large kitchen knife · Co. Laois · 17 May 2025

Teen accused of producing large knife at Laois church

A 17-year-old boy appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of producing a large kitchen knife at St Peter and Paul’s Church in Portlaoise on May 17, 2025. His solicitor said he was pleading guilty, and the judge ordered a probation and welfare report and remanded him on bail.

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

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident happened at St Peter and Paul’s Church in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on May 17, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe youth was accused of producing a large kitchen knife. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe boy appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of producing a large kitchen knife. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor said the youth was pleading guilty to the offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a probation and welfare report and remanded the youth on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said a youth ran at a bare chested male carrying a large silver kitchen knife. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the knife was intended to cut the communion cake. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the youth was 16 at the time of the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge noted the boy had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jan2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teen had large knife at Laois church to cut communion cake, court hears

    Court report of the hearing: the solicitor said the youth was pleading guilty, the defence said the knife was meant to cut a communion cake, and the case was adjourned for a probation and welfare report with bail to March 26.

    accused, 17, male