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Case No. 10902Unlawful taking of vehicles · Co. Clare · 4 Feb 2026

Ennis teenager (14) remains on bail over car thefts

A 14-year-old boy from Ennis is charged with unlawfully taking three cars and attempting to take a fourth in Gort and Scariff, with the vehicles taken without consent on Wednesday 4 February 2026. He first appeared at a late-night sitting of Ennis District Court that Wednesday and was remanded on bail, then appeared at Ennis District Children's Court on 9 February with his grandmother. He remains on bail, with Extern monitoring him and a curfew and travel restrictions in place, and the reports differ on his next court date, which is given as either 18 February or 15 April.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Feb
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A 14-year-old boy from Ennis is charged in connection with alleged car thefts in east Clare and south Galway.
  • The boy is charged with unlawfully taking three cars and attempting to take a fourth from Gort and Scariff.
When
The vehicles were taken without consent on Wednesday 4 February 2026.
Where
The alleged offences took place in Gort, Co Galway, and Scariff, Co Clare, including an attempt to enter a vehicle at Cloonahaha, Gort.
Charges
  • The boy is also charged with two burglaries and criminal damage to one of the cars.
  • The alleged offences are contrary to Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
Investigation
Gardaí took the boy's runners for forensic analysis as part of the investigation.
In court
  • He first appeared at a late-night sitting of Ennis District Court on the Wednesday and was remanded on bail for DPP directions.
  • He appeared at Ennis District Children's Court on 9 February accompanied by his grandmother.
  • Legal aid was granted and a solicitor is representing him.
  • Sources differ on his next court date: one gives 18 February at Ennis District Court, and the later report gives 15 April.
Other details
  • Bail conditions include an 8pm to 8am Garda-policed curfew and a ban on entering or staying in Galway or Scariff.
  • He must sign on at Ennis Garda Station on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Extern has been appointed to monitor him while he is on bail.
19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 14-year-old boy from Ennis appeared in court over alleged car thefts in east Clare and south Galway. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe boy is charged with unlawfully taking three cars and attempting to take a fourth from Gort and Scarriff. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe vehicles were taken without consent on Wednesday, 4 February. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe vehicles were taken without consent on Wednesday, February 4. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationGardaí took his runners for forensic analysis as part of the investigation. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with unlawfully taking three vehicles and attempting to take a fourth. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with two burglaries and criminal damage to one of the cars. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with attempting to get into another vehicle at Cloonahaha, Gort. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe boy is also charged with two burglaries and criminal damage to one of the cars. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe alleged offences are contrary to Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe boy appeared at Ennis District Children's Court with his grandmother. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHe first appeared at a late-night sitting of Ennis District Court on the Wednesday and was remanded on bail. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and a solicitor is representing him. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail for DPP directions and is due back at Ennis District Court on 18 February. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the teenager on bail to appear again on April 15. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherBail conditions include an 8pm to 8am Garda-policed curfew and a ban on entering Galway or Scariff. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe boy must sign on at Ennis Garda Station on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherExtern has been appointed to monitor the boy while he is on bail. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherBail conditions include an 8pm to 8am Garda policed curfew and staying out of Galway and Scariff. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Feb2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Ennis teenager (14) remains on bail following car thefts in Scariff & Gort - Clare Echo

    Adds the specific charges, the attempted taking of a fourth car, two burglaries, criminal damage, the bail conditions, the Extern monitoring service and the April 15 return date.

    accused, 14, male
  2. 9 Feb2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, follow-up
    Boy (14) appears in court in connection with spate of car thefts in Scariff & Gort - Clare Echo

    Reports the boy's court appearances, the specific charges (unlawful taking of three vehicles, two burglaries, criminal damage, an attempted taking), the bail conditions and the next court date.

    accused, 14, male