Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15633Unauthorised possession of a firearm · Co. Offaly

Woman accused of unauthorised possession of airgun in Birr

Kathleen Touhy (54) is alleged to have unlawfully possessed a Glock 4.5mm CO2 airgun at her address in Drumbane, Birr, County Offaly, on February 7. She appeared at Tullamore District Court, represented by David Nugent, BL, where the DPP directed that the matter could be disposed of summarily. Judge Andrew Cody remanded her on continuing bail to the December 6 sitting of Tullamore District Court, with a January 6 hearing to be held if one is required.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Kathleen Touhy, aged 54, is alleged to have had a Glock 4.5mm CO2 airgun.
Where
The airgun was allegedly held at her address in Drumbane, Birr, County Offaly.
When
The alleged incident happened on February 7; the articles do not state the year.
Weapon
The weapon is a Glock 4.5mm CO2 airgun, and its possession was not authorised by a firearms certificate under the Firearms Acts 1925-1990.
Charges
She is accused of unauthorised possession of the airgun.
In court
  • She appeared at Tullamore District Court, where she was represented by David Nugent, BL.
  • Sergeant Brendan Kearns told Judge Andrew Cody that the DPP had directed the matter could be disposed of summarily, and Mr Nugent sought a short adjournment.
  • Judge Cody remanded her on continuing bail to the December 6 sitting of Tullamore District Court.
Other details
  • If a hearing is required, it should take place on January 6.
  • The report was published by offalyexpress.ie on October 29, 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKathleen Touhy is alleged to have had a Glock 4.5mm CO2 airgun. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe airgun was allegedly held at her address in Drumbane, Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on February 7. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of unauthorised possession of the airgun, which was not authorised by a firearms certificate. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtShe appeared at Tullamore District Court, represented by David Nugent, BL. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the matter could be disposed of summarily. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody remanded her on continuing bail to the December 6 sitting of Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherIf a hearing is required, it should take place on January 6 next. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2024
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Woman allegedly had unauthorised possession of firearm in Offaly

    Reports the accused's name and age, the court appearance, the DPP's direction that the matter can be disposed of summarily, and the remand dates. The article does not state the year of the incident.

    accused, Kathleen Touhy, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Kathleen Touhy