Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3380Threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour (breach of the peace) · Co. Meath · 21 Mar 2026

Woman fined €100 after claiming bomb at Navan church Confirmation ceremony

Joanna O'Driscoll, 43, of Navan, Co Meath, pleaded guilty at Trim District Court to engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace after allegedly telling a congregation at a Confirmation ceremony at St Mary's Church, Navan, that she had a bomb strapped to her. Judge Ciaran Liddy fined her €100.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced9 Apr
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman allegedly told a congregation at a Catholic Church in Co Meath that she had a bomb strapped to her. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatVideos from the Confirmation ceremony showed the woman taking the microphone on the altar and stating she had a bomb strapped to her. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeShe was charged with engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe appeared unrepresented at Trim District Court and pleaded guilty. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSolicitor Maurice Regan was assigned to her defence. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Ciaran Liddy imposed a fine of €100. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused was awaiting an appointment at the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment centre. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused had eight previous convictions dating back to 2014. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Apr2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman alleged to have told Confirmation ceremony she had bomb attached to her is fined in court

    Reports the guilty plea and €100 fine at Trim District Court, noting the accused had eight previous convictions dating back to 2014 and was awaiting an appointment at Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment centre.

    suspect, 43, female, irish (judged from name)