This article is from page 13 of the 2006-03-14 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 13 JPG
A MAN who entered Shannon Garda Station “waving” a bread knife pleaded guilty to the offence and had four other charges against him dismissed, at Ennis District Court.
Sergeant James Murphy told the court last Tuesday that Michael Delaney (44), of 16 Elm House, Drungeeley Shannon, entered the public office at the garda station “waving a knife in a threatening manner,” on March 26, 2005.
He said the accused was intoxicated. The garda grabbed his arm and restrained him, before arresting him.
He was convicted of possessing a knife contrary to Section 9 (1) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. After being remanded in custody for three days, Mr Delaney appeared before Judge Mangan again last Friday. On that occasion, the defendant was remanded on bail pending preparation of a probation report. He will appear again at Shannon District Court on May 18th next. As part of his bail conditions, he was ordered by the court to abstain from alcohol.
Earlier in the proceedings, Mr Delaney had four charges of breaching barring orders dismissed.