Named local man who produced knife at Galway town incident not altering plea
James Ward was remanded in custody to appear again in July for sentencing
A man who produced a knife capable of inflicting serious injury during an incident in Portumna is due to be sentenced next year.
James Ward (28), Sandymor, Killimor, Ballinasloe, confirmed at Galway Circuit Court that he was pleading guilty to an offence committed on February 14, 2026 at St Brendan's Street, Portumna, contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.
Ward previously signed a guilty plea in the District Court and told the Circuit Court he did not wish to alter his plea.
James Ward was remanded in custody to appear again on July 6, 2027.
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