The incident occurred outside Renmore Barracks in Galway just before 11 pm, where a chaplain sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries to his arms.
Members of the Defence Forces fired warning shots to prevent the teenager from further injuring the priest, demonstrating the use of appropriate force protection measures.
The attack on the chaplain, who is highly regarded within the Irish Defence Forces, has caused significant shock among army personnel and the community.
Gardai confirmed they were not looking for any other suspects related to the serious assault on the chaplain, which has prompted an active investigation.
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