Ireland Crime

Named as

Convicted

Born

Between December 1973 and December 1974, from the ages reported

Offences

Possession of a knife and threatening or abusive behaviour

Where

Co. Laois

Reporting

1 report, 4 Dec 2025 to 4 Dec 2025

Outlets

leinsterexpress.ie

• Man pleads guilty to knife possession and threatening behaviour in Portarlington Possession of a knife and threatening or abusive behaviour · Co. Laois

  Gardaí were called to the address of Bernard Dowling, a 51-year-old man, at Station Road, Portarlington, Co Laois, on 2 August 2025 after reports of a row. Gardaí said he was threatening people with hand gestures, and when arrested he handed over a kitchen knife that was found in his waistband. He was charged with possessing a knife and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour, and at Portlaoise District Court, reported on 5 December 2025, his solicitor said he would plead guilty. The matter was referred for restorative justice and a probation report, and he was remanded on bail to appear again on 12 May 2026.

  Convicted, 4 Dec 2025Convicted · 1 report

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1. 4 Dec2025
   Convictedleinsterexpress.ie, in Man pleads guilty to knife possession and threatening behaviour in Portarlington

   Man called to door in Laois with knife in waistband

   convicted, Bernard Dowling, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bernard Dowling♂51IE

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