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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21895Theft · Co. Louth

Cian Kearney sentenced to four months for theft in Dundalk

Cian Kearney, 26, of Dundalk, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment at Dundalk District Court for the theft of a North Face gilet and jacket worth €250 from JD Sports, Marshes Shopping Centre, after failing to engage with the Probation Service. Five further charges, including three other thefts totalling €318, were taken into consideration.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Mar
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCian Kearney, 26, had an address care of the Simon Community, Barrack Street, Dundalk (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe stolen goods amounted to €318 (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of six offences including four for theft (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeFour of the charges were for theft (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Dundalk District Court (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge McKiernan imposed a four-month custodial sentence for the theft of a North Face gilet and jacket worth €250 from JD Sports, Marshes Shopping Centre (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherA cheque for €200 was on its way to the defence solicitor's office (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe failed to engage with the Probation Service despite being given opportunities (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe was not deemed suitable to perform community service (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe remaining charges were marked taken into consideration (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Man sentenced for theft

    Reports the sentencing of Cian Kearney to a four-month custodial sentence for theft after he repeatedly failed to engage with the Probation Service. The judge noted he was not suitable for community service and that the remaining charges were taken into consideration.

    convicted, Cian Kearney, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cian Kearney