Dublin, Ireland Knife Laws

[coyote6]

I'm travelling to Dublin, Ireland this summer and need to know what the knife laws are. Also, are the laws like England where they charge you with a crime for defending yourself?

 

[Merek]

Here is a site that I've had for a while but only recently found this page and the links at the bottom. If Ireland is still considered part of the UK... (I plea 'ignorant American') this may be of some use.
http://www.bkcg.co.uk/guide/prohibited/index.html