Gardaí remove air rifle from house, Waterford Court hears - News - Waterford News & Star

A woman called Gardaí, who removed the firearm

Jurisdiction was accepted to Waterford District Court last week.

Darragh Murphy A 64-year-old man was brought to court last week after being found in possession of an air rifle and pellets without a licence.

On May 3, 2026, a woman known to the man was terrified after finding the firearm hidden under a green cloth in the home.

She called Gardaí, who removed the firearm and found that the man who owned it was not in possession of a licence.

The court appearance was held ‘in-camera’. Reporting restrictions apply.