Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Born

Between September 2003 and April 2004, from the ages reported

Offences

Production of an article during a dispute and assault causing harm, Possession of drugs for sale or supply

Where

Co. Laois

Reporting

3 reports, 22 Sep 2023 to 14 Jun 2026

Outlets

leinsterexpress.ie

• Two men sent to circuit court over Portlaoise axe and knife Production of an article during a dispute and assault causing harm · Co. Laois

  On 4 December 2025, a woman was allegedly assaulted at Heather Lane, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, during a dispute in which an axe and a large kitchen knife were produced. Ashton Hurley O'Shea, a 19-year-old man, is accused of producing an axe, while Lorcan O'Brien, a 22-year-old man, is accused of producing a large kitchen knife and assault causing harm. O'Shea told gardaí he produced the axe because a man had tried to stab his mother. In April 2026, Judge Susan Fay declined jurisdiction after viewing CCTV footage, and the DPP directed the matter be dealt with on indictment. In June 2026, books of evidence were served at Portlaoise District Court and both men were sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court, with sittings beginning on 23 June.

  In court, 17 Apr 2026Accused · 2 reports
• Teenager accused of drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois

  Lorcan O'Brien, 19, with an address at 47 Heather Lane, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, has been accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise. He is alleged to have had cannabis and ecstasy at his address on August 30, 2023, with a combined alleged value of €2,500. At Portlaoise District Court, Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby gave the alleged value, and Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail and granted legal aid. The case, first reported on September 23, 2023, was adjourned until October 19.

  In court, 22 Sep 2023Accused · 1 report

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 14 Jun2026
   In courtleinsterexpress.ie, in Two men sent to circuit court over Portlaoise axe and knife

   Axe and knife allegedly produced in dispute in Portlaoise

   accused, Lorcan O'Brien, 22, named, irish (judged from name)Lorcan O'Brien22IE
2. 21 Apr2026
   In courtleinsterexpress.ie, in Two men sent to circuit court over Portlaoise axe and knife

   Allegedly produced a large knife and assaulted a woman in Portlaoise

   accused, Lorcan O'Brien, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lorcan O'Brien♂22IE
3. 22 Sep2023
   In courtleinsterexpress.ie, in Teenager accused of drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise

   Teen accused of having drugs in Portlaoise

   accused, Lorcan O'Brien, 19, named, irish (judged from name)Lorcan O'Brien19IE

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