Gorey Woman Taken Into Custody Following Court Appearance on Firearms Charges

A 32-year-old Gorey woman has been taken into custody following an appearance before Wexford Circuit Court in connection with firearms offences.

Ciara O'Reilly, of Gleann an Ghairdín in Gorey, had previously pleaded guilty to possessing weapons at her home.

The items recovered by gardaí during a search of the property in March 2025 included a sub-machine gun, three grenades and a pistol barrel.

Ms O'Reilly had been granted bail following an earlier court appearance but returned to Wexford Circuit Court with her bags packed.

Her barrister, John Byrne, confirmed her guilty pleas and told the court she had agreed that entering custody without further delay was in her best interests.

The court also heard that Ms O'Reilly had experienced addiction-related difficulties in the past.

She was embraced by her mother in the courtroom before being escorted away by prison officers.