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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23159Theft · Co. Laois · 27 Apr 2026

Gardaí seek to revoke man's bail in Portlaoise

Lee Dargan (37) of Portlaoise, accused of three thefts of alcohol from Aldi and Dunnes Stores in April and May 2026, appeared at Portlaoise District Court where Gardaí sought to revoke his bail after he allegedly failed to be present at his address for 10 curfew checks. Judge Tom MacSharry adjourned the case to October 19 for proof of a sleeping tablet prescription.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLee Dargan is accused of stealing alcohol worth €12 from Aldi in Portlaoise on April 27, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe is accused of stealing cider valued at €12.90 from Dunnes Stores, Portlaoise on May 7, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe is accused of stealing alcohol valued at €17 from Dunnes Stores on May 19, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man had not been present at his address for 10 curfew checks conducted by Gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatDargan said he was taking sleeping tablets prescribed to him and had been asleep when Gardaí called. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatDargan said he normally goes to bed at around 11pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged breaches took place on dates in July, August and September. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Darren McSharry, Garda McDermott and Garda James Cahill gave evidence of calling to the house and getting no response. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Tom MacSharry said he had heard direct evidence in relation to five alleged breaches of the bail conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on October 19 for proof from the GP. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis bail conditions included a curfew between 11pm and 7am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis bail conditions included not entering Dunnes Stores or Aldi in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Oct2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí seek to revoke man’s bail in Portlaoise

    Bail revocation hearing; Gardaí alleged 10 curfew breaches in July, August and September; judge adjourned to 19 October for GP proof of sleeping tablet prescription.

    accused, Lee Dargan, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lee Dargan