Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8003Trespassing · Co. Offaly · 4 Sep 2026

Edenderry man fined for trespassing in vacant house

Gary Berry (38), of Edenderry, County Offaly, was found trespassing in a boarded-up vacant house at 41 JKL Street, Edenderry, on 4 September 2026. Gardaí found him there, and he said he had been drinking and that his companions had run off when gardaí arrived. Berry pleaded guilty to trespassing at Tullamore District Court, where he was fined €250 with six months to pay, a court outcome first reported on 18 September 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Sep
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gary Berry, a 38-year-old man from Edenderry, pleaded guilty to trespassing.
Where
The trespass took place at 41 JKL Street, Edenderry, County Offaly, a vacant boarded-up house.
When
The trespass took place on 4 September 2026.
Cause
Berry said he had been drinking in the vacant property.
Investigation
Gardaí found Berry trespassing in the boarded-up house.
Other details
  • Berry said his companions ran away when gardaí arrived.
  • Sergeant Brendan Kearns said Berry had access to the property but gave no reason for being there.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore District Court; Berry had two previous convictions, both for drug possession.
  • The court outcome was first reported on 18 September 2026.
Sentence
Berry was fined €250 and given six months to pay it.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGary Berry pleaded guilty to trespassing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe trespass took place at 41 JKL Street, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe trespass took place on 4 September. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeBerry had been drinking in the vacant property. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí caught Berry trespassing in a boarded up house. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtBerry had two previous convictions, both for drug possession. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a fine of €250 and gave Berry six months to pay it. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherBerry said his companions ran away when gardaí arrived. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherSergeant Brendan Kearns said Berry had access to the property but gave no reason for being there. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Sep2026
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man caught by gardai in boarded up house says other people 'legged it'

    First report of the court outcome: Berry pleaded guilty to trespassing, said companions fled when gardaí found him, and was fined €250 with six months to pay. Two previous drug possession convictions were noted.

    convicted, Gary Berry, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary Berry