Man produced weapon on Valentine’s Day

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AN East Galway man has pleaded guilty to the production of a weapon on a street on St. Valentine’s Day.

James Ward (28) of 3 Sandymount, Killimor, Ballinasloe, pleaded guilty at Galway Circuit Court to producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury.

The offence occurred on February 14, 2026, at St Brendan’s Street in Portumna contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.

Ward, who was represented by defence barrister Ernie Whyte, confirmed in the circuit court a guilty plea he had already entered in the lower district court.

Judge Brian O’Callaghan adjourned the matter to July 2027 for sentencing.

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