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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8346Firearms possession · Co. Louth

Woman charged with gun and ammunition offences in Louth

Ciara Brady, a 34-year-old woman, was charged with firearms and ammunition offences after garda searches of residential properties in the Dundalk area, Louth. The offences are alleged to have been committed at her home on Friday 21 August 2026. She was arrested and charged at Dundalk Garda Station and made no reply when the charges were put to her after caution. She appeared before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court and was remanded on bail on her own bond of €500, with conditions including surrendering her passport and signing on at Dundalk Garda Station every Monday and Friday. Her next scheduled court date is 25 November at Dundalk District Court, for the directions of the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Ciara Brady, 34, was charged in connection with guns and ammunition seized during a garda operation in Louth.
Where
Several residential properties were searched in the Dundalk area as part of an ongoing investigation.
When
The offences are alleged to have been committed at her home on Friday 21 August 2026.
Weapon
  • She is charged with having control of a 38-inch blank calibre BBM make Olympic type 5 shot revolver without a lawful purpose.
  • She is further charged with having control of a 9mm blank calibre Ekol make gas/alarm semi-automatic pistol.
Charges
She is accused of possessing 12 rounds of 9mm Luger calibre ammunition and seven rounds of .22 long rifle ammunition.
Investigation
  • Garda Brennan gave evidence of arresting and charging her at Dundalk Garda Station.
  • Gardaí said work remains to be done preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Other details
  • She made no reply when the charges were put to her after caution.
  • Her bail conditions require her to reside at her home address, surrender her passport within 24 hours, and sign on at Dundalk Garda Station every Monday and Friday.
In court
  • She appeared before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court.
  • Judge Stephanie Coggans remanded her on bail on her own bond of €500 with no cash lodgement.
  • She is due to appear before Dundalk District Court on 25 November for the directions of the DPP.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 34-year-old woman was charged in connection with the seizure of guns and ammunition during a garda operation in Louth. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereSeveral residential properties were searched in the Dundalk area as part of an ongoing investigation. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have been committed at her home on Friday 21 August. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGarda Brennan gave evidence of arresting and charging the defendant at Dundalk Garda Station. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said there is still work to be done preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeBrady is charged with having control of a 38-inch blank calibre BBM make Olympic type 5 shot revolver without a lawful purpose. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeBrady is further charged with having control of a 9mm blank calibre Ekol make gas/alarm semi-automatic pistol. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeBrady is accused of possessing 12 rounds of 9mm Luger calibre ammunition and seven rounds of .22 long rifle ammunition. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBrady appeared before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Stephanie Coggans remanded Brady on bail on her own bond of €500 with no cash lodgement. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBrady is due to appear before Dundalk District Court on 25 November for the directions of the DPP. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBrady made no reply when the charges were put to her after caution. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBrady must reside at her home address, surrender her passport within 24 hours and sign on at Dundalk Garda Station every Monday and Friday. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Woman (34) charged with gun and ammunition offences in Louth

    Reports the charges against Ciara Brady over firearms and ammunition seized in Dundalk searches, her bail terms, and the next court date. No existing case matches this named accused.

    accused, Ciara Brady, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ciara Brady