Ireland Teen pleads guilty to carrying machete and drugs in Dublin
In April, gardaí on patrol in the Kilmainham district of Dublin stopped a 17-year-old man pushing a bicycle at around 3am. He handed over a machete about 15 inches long, and he was also found with drugs and bolt cutters. A court report published on 1 September 2026 said he pleaded guilty at the Dublin Children's Court to possession of the weapon, drugs with intent to supply and implements for use in a theft. The DPP had recommended a Circuit Court hearing, but the judge agreed the case could remain in the Children's Court, and he was remanded on continuing bail. Sentencing has been adjourned pending probation and psychiatric reports.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted1 Sep
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 17-year-old man was found carrying a machete and drugs.
- Where
- Gardaí were on patrol in the Kilmainham district, Dublin.
- When
- The incident occurred in April at around 3am, when the youth was seen pushing a bicycle.
- Weapon
- The youth voluntarily handed over a machete about 15 inches long when searched.
- Cause
- The youth told gardaí the machete was for his own protection.
- Investigation
- The garda stopped to speak to the youth after he dropped a set of bolt cutters.
- Other details
- The youth was also found with a black snood, a set of gloves, cannabis and ketamine.
- The garda agreed under cross-examination that the youth was high at the time.
- Charges
- The youth pleaded guilty to possession of the weapon, drugs with intent to supply and implements for use in a theft.
- In court
- The DPP had recommended the case be sent to the Circuit Court, but the judge agreed it could remain in the Children's Court.
- The youth was remanded on continuing bail.
- Sentence
- Sentencing was adjourned pending probation and psychiatric reports.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whereGardaí were on patrol in the Kilmainham district, Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe youth was observed pushing a bicycle at around 3am. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe youth told gardaí the machete was for his own protection. (thejournal.ie)
- weaponThe youth handed over a machete about 15 inches long. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe garda stopped to speak to the youth after he dropped a set of bolt cutters. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe youth pleaded guilty to possession of the weapon, drugs with intent to supply and implements for use in a theft. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe DPP had recommended the case be sent to the Circuit Court. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge agreed the case could remain in the Children's Court. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe youth was remanded on continuing bail. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned pending probation and psychiatric reports. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe youth voluntarily handed over the blade when searched. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe youth was also found with a black snood, a set of gloves, cannabis and ketamine. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe garda agreed under cross-examination that the youth was high at the time. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Sep2026Teen caught 'high on drugs' and carrying 15-inch machete at 3am, court hears
Court report of the guilty plea at the Dublin Children's Court. The incident occurred on a date in April, when gardaí on patrol in the Kilmainham district found the youth with a machete, drugs and bolt cutters. Sentencing was adjourned.
convicted, 17, male