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Case No. 13689Possession of stolen property · Co. Kilkenny

Kilkenny man jailed for two months over possession of stolen bicycle

Gardaí received a report on February 13 that a Giant bicycle had been taken from a yard in Greenshill, County Kilkenny. CCTV showed a man named Michael Phelan cycling into the Good Shepherd, and he admitted taking the bicycle. Phelan pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property at Kilkenny District Court, where Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted him and imposed two months imprisonment, as reported on 20 May 2025.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 May
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Key facts

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What happened
Michael Phelan was charged with possession of stolen property, a Giant bicycle.
Where
The bicycle was taken from a yard in Greenshill, County Kilkenny.
When
Gardaí received a report of the bicycle being taken on February 13.
Investigation
  • CCTV showed Phelan cycling into the Good Shepherd.
  • Phelan admitted taking the bicycle and made full admissions when gardaí put the details to him.
Cause
The sergeant said Phelan had been intoxicated and could not remember where he got the bicycle, while his solicitor said he could not remember taking it on this occasion and cited a background of addiction.
Charges
Phelan pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property.
In court
The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court.
Sentence
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted Phelan and imposed a sentence of two months imprisonment.
Other details
  • Phelan had 22 previous convictions recorded.
  • The bicycle was returned to its owner.
  • The report states this incident is separate from case 11354, which concerns September 2025 retail thefts in Kilkenny City.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe bicycle was taken from a yard in Greenshill. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenGardaí received a report of the bicycle being taken on February 13. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationPhelan was seen on CCTV cycling into the Good Shepherd. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargePhelan pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Geraldine Carthy convicted Phelan and imposed a two-month sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherPhelan admitted taking the bicycle. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe sergeant said Phelan had been intoxicated and could not remember where he got the bike. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe bicycle was returned to its owner. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherPhelan had 22 previous convictions recorded. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said Phelan had a background of addiction. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said Phelan could not remember taking the bike on this occasion. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherPhelan made full admissions when the details were put to him by gardaí. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 May2025
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man guilty of possession of stolen Giant bicycle in Kilkenny

    Reports the sentencing of Michael Phelan for possessing a stolen Giant bicycle taken from Greenshill. This is a different incident from existing case 11354, which concerns September 2025 retail thefts in Kilkenny City.

    convicted, Michael Phelan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Phelan