Clare man with a knife gave his brother's name to Limerick gardaí

When the garda asked for Michael Moloney’s name, the man gave his brother’s name, which he later admitted to gardaí

Published 8th Apr 2026, 11:57 BST Viko Viko and Variety Coffee shop were broken into at approximately 1 a.m., July 8 2025 When the garda asked for Michael Moloney’s name, the man gave his brother’s name, which he later admitted to gardaí Sign up to our Limerick Live newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Limerick Live within your account.

A YOUNG MAN who gave his brother’s name when asked for his identity by gardaí has been brought before the courts.

Michael Moloney, 21, with a home address at the Drive, Cappahard, Ennis, Clare was stopped by gardaí while driving on the Roxboro Road in Limerick city on February 27, 2026 at 12.55am.

Limerick District Court heard that when his vehicle was flagged down, Mr Moloney was searched, and a Stanley knife was found in the pocket of his tracksuit.

The man was then arrested and conveyed to Roxboro Garda Station.

When the garda asked for Mr. Moloney’s name, the man gave his brother’s name, which he admitted to gardaí on March 5.

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Judge Patricia Harney said: “I’d say his brother was less than charmed by that.”

Prosecuting Inspector Denis Waters detailed that Mr Moloney has no previous convictions.

Solicitor John Herbert said that Mr Moloney “had been working. He got the knife there, I'm satisfied.” The solicitor further stated in mitigation that Mr Moloney is a young man, has no previous convictions, and is also not working at the moment.

The judge put the case back to June for a pre-sanctioned probation report to be prepared for Mr Moloney.

Mr Herbert was then assigned legal aid by Judge Harney for representing Mr Moloney.

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