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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23183Theft · Co. Leitrim · 31 Jan 2026

Former Leitrim footballer Keith Beirne granted bail over alleged €1,600 shop theft in Mohill

Keith Beirne, 29, a former Leitrim county footballer from Mohill, appeared at Sligo District Court on 15 October 2026 facing an alleged theft of €1,600 in cash from Baxter's Centra, Mohill, on 31 January 2026. He was granted bail by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham and the case was adjourned to Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 26 January 2027.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged offence is the theft of €1,600 in cash from a shop. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Baxter's Centra on Station Road, Mohill. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereKeith Beirne lives at Avondale, Station Road, Mohill, Co Leitrim. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whenThe alleged theft occurred on 31 January 2026. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtKeith Beirne appeared before Sligo District Court on 15 October 2026. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 26 January 2027. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham granted bail. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceA bail bond of €200 was imposed. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherBail conditions include signing on at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station twice a week. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherHe must have no direct or indirect contact with witnesses or injured parties. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherHe must surrender his passport and refrain from applying for a duplicate. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherSolicitor John Anderson represented Mr Beirne. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherKeith Beirne is a former Leitrim county footballer. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Oct2026
    In courtleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    Former Leitrim footballer appears in court over alleged €1,600 theft from shop

    Court appearance and bail details for the alleged theft of €1,600 from Baxter's Centra, Mohill.

    accused, Keith Beirne, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Beirne