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Case No. 15677Handling stolen property · Co. Donegal · 24 Jan 2024

Ballintra man pleads not guilty to handling stolen hotel voucher

Martin O'Hara, a 38-year-old man of Main Street, Ballintra, Co Donegal, has been charged with handling stolen property. He is charged that on January 24, 2024, at Callancor, Drumkeen, he handled a voucher for the Station House Hotel valued at €60, the property of Louise Laird. He appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where his solicitor said he was pleading not guilty, and the case was adjourned to March 5, 2025. The adjournment to March 5, 2025 is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A Ballintra man has been charged with handling stolen property.
Charges
He is charged that he handled a voucher for the Station House Hotel valued at €60, the property of Louise Laird.
Other details
  • The victim is Louise Laird.
  • The accused is 38 years old and of Main Street, Ballintra.
Where
  • The alleged incident took place at Callancor, Drumkeen.
  • The accused appeared at Letterkenny District Court.
When
  • The alleged incident took place on January 24, 2024.
  • The court appearance was reported on October 23, 2024.
In court
  • The accused pleaded not guilty, as his solicitor, Mr Rory O'Brien, said.
  • The case was adjourned to be heard on March 5, 2025.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Ballintra man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of handling stolen property. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe accused appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at Callancor, Drumkeen. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on January 24 of this year. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged that he handled a voucher for the Station House Hotel valued at €60, the property of Louise Laird. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to be heard on March 5, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused is 38 years old and of Main Street, Ballintra. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused's solicitor said his client was pleading not guilty. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Oct2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Ballintra man pleads not guilty to handling stolen hotel voucher

    Reports the not guilty plea, the €60 voucher value, the alleged location at Callancor, Drumkeen, and the adjournment date. This is a different charge from the existing theft and bail-breach case for the same name.

    accused, Martin O'Hara, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin O'Haravictim, Louise LairdLouise Laird