Man charged with having knuckle duster at Co Kildare hotel

A Longford man appeared at Naas District Court on Wednesday, December 5 last charged with possession of, and production of, a pen knife and a knuckle duster during a dispute at a hotel, had his case adjourned until next year.

The 55-year-old from Granard, Co Longford faces the charges relating to an alleged incident at the Westgrove Hotel, Clane, on August 23 last.

The charge alleges that he produced the knife and the knuckle duster with the intention of intimidating another person.

Proceedings were subsequently adjourned to March 6, 2019 for preparation of the case.