Longford woman on alleged firearms charges

A woman is due to be served with a book of evidence this week in connection to the alleged unlawful possession of a firearm at her home in Longford town.

Ann Duke (49) of 25 Great Water Street, Longford appeared at last week's sitting of Longford District Court over an alleged incident at the above named address on January 4.

Detective Garda Keelan Brennan gave evidence of arrresting Ms Duke at Longford Courthouse prior to last Tuesday's court sitting.

Those charges allege Ms Duke was found with a 6mm air pistol and ammunition contrary to Section 27 of the Firearms Act 1964.

Both charges follow previous ones which allege Ms Duke discharged a firearm at Townparks, Longford on January 4.

The Longford woman also stands accused of obstructing a garda in the course of his duty and possessing a firearm without a required certifcate.

Detective Sergeant Brennan said when the new charges were put to her, Ms Duke made no reply after caution.

Ms Duke, who stood with her hands on her hips beside defence solicitor John Quinn appeared to take issue with the charges which were read out and shouted: “When was this?”

Mr Quinn turned to Ms Duke over her conduct as Judge Bernadette Owens asked if there was any objection to bail being extended to the charges which had been read out by Detective Sgt Brennan.

Judge Owens approved that submission and remanded Ms Duke on bail to yesterday's (Tuesday) sitting of Longford District Court for the purposes of serving a book of evidence.