Ireland Case No. 14014Criminal damage and trespass · Co. Tipperary · 18 Mar 2025
Clonmel man's bail revoked over curfew breach in criminal damage case
On March 18, 2025, criminal damage by fire and trespass were allegedly carried out at No. 1 Railway Cottages, Powerstown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, including damage to a caravan trailer belonging to James Hutchinson. After a multi-agency Garda operation on Wednesday and Thursday, seven people were arrested and charged, and nine men appeared before Cashel District Court on April 3, where Judge Brian O'Shea ruled the case too serious for the district court. Thomas O'Reilly, 27, was refused bail over Garda concerns about witness intimidation and remanded in custody at Clonmel District Court. John O'Reilly, 48, had his bail revoked at Clonmel District Court on April 8 for breaching his night-time curfew, and he was remanded in custody to appear again on April 15.
- Reported8 Apr
2 reports - Arrestednot reported
- Charged3 Apr
- In court7 Apr
3 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí are investigating an aggravated burglary and criminal damage by fire at a property in Clonmel.
- Criminal damage was allegedly caused to a caravan trailer belonging to James Hutchinson.
- Where
- The property is No. 1 Railway Cottages, Powerstown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
- When
- Sources date the incident to March 18, 2025, and some charges cover March 17 to 18.
- Investigation
- A multi-agency Garda operation on Wednesday and Thursday was carried out by Tipperary South gardaí, supported by the Army, National Parks and Wildlife Service, ISPCA and Customs.
- Seven people were arrested and detained on suspicion of serious offences, and searches seized drugs, weapons, suspected stolen property and eight dogs, which the reports do not link to the incident.
- Gardaí made curfew checks at John O'Reilly's home on April 3 and 5, and he did not answer the door.
- Charges
- Seven people were charged, but reports differ on the total, with nine men appearing before Cashel District Court and one report referring to 12 men charged.
- Thomas O'Reilly, 27, is charged with causing criminal damage by setting fire to the property and with entering it as a trespasser.
- Michael O'Reilly, John O'Reilly and James O'Reilly are charged with entering No. 1 Railway Cottage as trespassers and committing an arrestable offence.
- In court
- On April 3, Judge Brian O'Shea ruled at Cashel District Court that the case was too serious for the district court and warned that the feud in Clonmel would not be tolerated.
- Eight accused were remanded on bail to Clonmel District Court on May 6, with a nightly curfew from 10pm to 8am and no contact with witnesses.
- Thomas O'Reilly was refused bail over Garda concerns about witness intimidation and remanded in custody at Clonmel District Court.
- Darren O'Reilly was refused bail over concerns including possible interference with witnesses and remanded in custody to appear on April 8.
- John O'Reilly's bail was revoked at Clonmel District Court for breaching the night-time curfew, and he was remanded in custody to appear again on April 15.
50 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe investigation concerns an aggravated burglary and criminal damage by fire in Clonmel. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatA silver Suzuki Grand Vitara was damaged by an unknown person or persons. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatA case of criminal damage to a vehicle was reported at Fethard Town Park. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatA silver Suzuki Grand Vitara parked near the park entrance was damaged by unknown individuals. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatCriminal damage was allegedly caused to a caravan trailer belonging to James Hutchinson. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe property is No. 1 Railway Cottages, Powerstown, Clonmel. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe car was parked near the entrance of Fethard Town Park. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe offences took place at Railway Cottages, Powerstown, Clonmel. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Fethard Town Park. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe criminal damage and trespass took place at 1 Railway Cottages, Powerstown Road, Clonmel. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe multi-agency operation was carried out on Wednesday and Thursday. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe damage occurred between March 20 and March 23. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe nine men appeared before Cashel District Court on Thursday, April 3. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe incident happened sometime between Thursday 20 March and Sunday 23 March 2025. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the Tipperary South Community Engagement Functional Area carried out the operation, supported by the Army, National Parks and Wildlife Service, ISPCA and Customs. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationSeven people were arrested and detained on suspicion of serious offences. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí searched a number of domestic premises and seized drugs, weapons and suspected stolen property. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Fethard are appealing for witnesses to the criminal damage to the car. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí objected to Darren O'Reilly's bail on grounds including possible interference with witnesses. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationTipperary authorities are asking the public for help with the case. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationAnyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí made curfew checks at his mobile home on 3 and 5 April and he did not answer the door. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeSeven people have been charged. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeThomas O'Reilly was charged with causing criminal damage by setting fire to the property. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeWilliam Reilly was charged with trespass and criminal damage between March 17 and 18, including criminal damage to a caravan. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeMichael Reilly was charged with criminal damage to a mobile home and trespass on March 18. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeThe men were charged with criminal damage and trespass offences. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeJohn O'Reilly is charged with damaging a caravan trailer belonging to James Hutchinson on March 18. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeThe other eight accused men are charged with criminal damage to a caravan or mobile home belonging to James Hutchinson on March 17 or 18. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeMichael O'Reilly, John O'Reilly and James O'Reilly are charged with entering No. 1 Railway Cottage as trespassers and committing an arrestable offence. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeThe other six accused are charged with entering No. 1 Railway Cottage as trespassers and causing criminal damage there. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with entering No. 1 Railway Cottage as a trespasser and committing an arrestable offence. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe seven charged people are due to appear before Cashel District Court on Thursday, 3 April. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThree more men appeared before Clonmel District Court charged with criminal damage and trespass. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtJudge Brian O'Shea refused Thomas O'Reilly's bail on grounds of Garda concerns about witness intimidation and remanded him in custody. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtWilliam and Michael Reilly were remanded on bail to appear before Clonmel District Court on May 6. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe bail conditions include no contact with witnesses and a nightly curfew between 10pm and 8am. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe judge ruled the case too serious to be heard in the district court. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtEight of the accused were remanded on bail to appear before Clonmel District Court in a month's time. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe judge warned that the feud in Clonmel will not be tolerated. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtDarren O'Reilly was refused bail and remanded in custody to appear before Clonmel District Court on April 8. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe other eight accused were remanded on their own bail of €100 to appear before Clonmel District Court on May 6. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtBail conditions include a nightly curfew between 10pm and 8am. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe curfew condition was relaxed for John O'Reilly for hospital visits in Cork. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe judge revoked his bail at Clonmel District Court for breaching a night-time curfew condition. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtHe was remanded in custody to appear again at Clonmel District Court on 15 April. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherEight dogs were seized in relation to animal welfare offences. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherNine men had earlier appeared before Cashel District Court in connection with the same incident. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Apr2025Judge revokes bail for man charged with criminal damage and trespass in Clonmel feud case
Reports the bail revocation and remand in custody of one of 12 men charged over the Railway Cottages, Clonmel incident, after unanswered curfew checks on 3 and 5 April.
accused, John O'Reilly, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Reillyvictim, James Hutchinson, irish (judged from name)James Hutchinson - 9 Apr2025Tipperary gardaí appeal for witnesses after car is vandalised in busy town park
Article reports criminal damage to a parked silver Suzuki Grand Vitara at Fethard Town Park, sometime between Thursday 20 March and Sunday 23 March 2025. Published 9 April 2025 with a garda appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. No suspect or arrest is reported.
- 9 Apr2025Judge warns feud in Clonmel won't be tolerated as nine men appear before him at Cashel Court
First court appearance of nine men over the Railway Cottages, Powerstown, Clonmel incident. No existing case matches this incident.
accused, Michael O'Reilly, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael O'Reillyaccused, John O'Reilly, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Reillyaccused, James O'Reilly, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)James O'Reillyaccused, John Paul Reilly, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Paul Reillyaccused, Edward Reilly, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Edward Reillyaccused, Thomas Reilly, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Reillyaccused, Thomas Reilly, 68, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Reillyaccused, James Reilly, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Reillyaccused, Darren O'Reilly, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren O'Reilly - 8 Apr2025LIVE: Gardaí issue appeal for 'unknown person or persons' following Tipperary incident
First report of this incident. It gives the location, the vehicle, and the March 20 to 23 window, and asks for witnesses and dashcam footage. No suspect has been identified.
suspect - 7 Apr2025Three more men appear in court charged with criminal damage and trespass at Clonmel property
Adds three further accused men (Thomas O'Reilly, William Reilly and Michael Reilly), their individual charges, Thomas O'Reilly's remand in custody and the bail conditions for William and Michael Reilly. Says nine men had appeared at Cashel District Court over the same incident.
accused, Thomas O'Reilly, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas O'Reillyaccused, William Reilly, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Reillyaccused, Michael Reilly, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Reilly - 3 Apr2025LIVE: Seven people arrested in Tipperary as part of major garda operation
Adds that the investigation is an aggravated burglary and criminal damage by fire, that a multi-agency operation was held on Wednesday and Thursday, that seven people were arrested, detained and charged, and that they are due before Cashel District Court on 3 April. It also reports searches, seizures of drugs, weapons, suspected stolen property and eight dogs, without linking these to the incident.
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