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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4087Burglary · Co. Dublin · 19 Jul 2025

Daniel Kearney, 37, jailed for two years over Bleeper e-bike burglary in Dublin

Daniel Kearney, 37, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to two years and eight months (with eight months suspended) at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his part in a burglary of the Bleeper e-bike store in Dublin city on 19 July 2025, during which seven e-bikes worth €20,044 were stolen.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Jan
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Key facts

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  • whatSeven e-bikes with a combined value of €20,044 were stolen in the burglary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatKearney took two of the bikes valued at €7,300. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe shutters of the shop were damaged and the glass door was broken with a rock. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSeven e-bikes with a combined value of €20,044 were stolen from the Bleeper store in Dublin city. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDaniel Kearney, 37, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatKearney took two of the stolen bikes valued at €7,300. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe shutters of the shop were damaged and the glass door was broken with a rock during the burglary. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe burglary was at the Bleeper store in Dublin city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe burglary took place from 3am to 6.15am on 19 July 2025. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • chargeKearney pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Orla Crowe set a headline sentence of four years which she reduced to two years, eight months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe final eight months were suspended on a number of conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence was backdated to when Kearney went into custody in July 2025. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Orla Crowe set a headline sentence of four years, reduced to two years and eight months, with the final eight months suspended on conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherOnly one of the stolen bikes was recovered, and it was not one of the bikes Kearney had taken. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • otherKearney has 13 previous convictions including for assault, criminal damage and public order offences. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • otherKearney is homeless and has a history of drug addiction. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe is now drug-free and worked in a kitchen for a period. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe has an interest in cheffing and a job offer upon his release from custody. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKearney has no recollection of the burglary incident. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • otherBleeper business owner Hugh Cooney said the burglary had a significant impact on him professionally and personally. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHugh Cooney is the Bleeper business owner who made a victim-impact statement. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherKearney is homeless and has a history of drug addiction, but is now drug-free and worked in a kitchen for a period. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who participated in €20,000 e-bikes robbery is jailed for two years

    Sentencing report: Kearney pleaded guilty to one count of burglary, took two of the seven stolen bikes valued at €7,300. Judge Orla Crowe reduced a four-year headline sentence to two years and eight months, suspending the final eight months and backdating to his custody in July 2025.

    convicted, Daniel Kearney, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kearneyvictim, Hugh Cooney, male, irish (judged from name)Hugh Cooney
  2. 16 Jan2026
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Homeless man jailed for stealing e-Bikes worth €20,000

    Sentencing report: Kearney received a headline sentence of four years reduced to two years and eight months, with eight months suspended, backdated to July 2025 when he went into custody.

    convicted, Daniel Kearney, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kearneyvictim, Hugh Cooney, male, irish (judged from name)Hugh Cooney