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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11594Theft · Co. Sligo · 4 Jan 2026

Four men charged over car theft in Ballymote and number plate theft in Carrick-on-Shannon

Four men were charged with stealing a car at Ballymote, Co Sligo, and possessing two number plates stolen in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. All four were remanded in custody and due to appear at Sligo District Court by video link on 8 January.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour men were remanded in custody charged with stealing a car in Co Sligo and two number plates in Co Leitrim. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe car was taken outside a residential property at Stoneparks, Ballymote, Co Sligo. (rte.ie)
  • whenA Mitsubishi car was stolen at 7.25am on Sunday 4 January. (rte.ie)
  • whenTwo number plates were stolen on 3 January from two Volkswagen Passats in Carrick-on-Shannon. (rte.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Adrian Keane arrested Eric Farrell on O'Connell Street, Ballymote, at 5pm on Monday. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the investigation was still ongoing when bail was opposed. (rte.ie)
  • chargeAll four men were charged with possessing a Parkside cordless drill with intent to use it in a theft. (rte.ie)
  • chargeSean Farrell was further charged with unlawful possession of cannabis at Ballymote Garda Station. (rte.ie)
  • chargeMr Brady was also charged with possession of a flick-knife at Cleavry, Castlebaldwin, Co Sligo, on 4 January. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge Cunningham refused bail to the accused. (rte.ie)
  • courtAll four men were remanded to Castlerea Prison to appear by video link at Sligo District Court on 8 January. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jan2026
    Chargedrte.ie, first report
    Four men charged over thefts in Sligo and Leitrim

    Reports the charging and remand of four men at Sligo District Court over the car theft and number plate possession, including a drill and, for two of them, cannabis and a flick-knife charge.

    accused, Eric Farrell, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eric Farrellaccused, Sean Farrell, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Farrellaccused, Keith Brady, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Bradyaccused, Michael Ward, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Ward