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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3809Possession of controlled drugs, burglary, theft · Co. Dublin · 16 Feb 2026

Kyle Kelly, 24, jailed for eight months over drugs, theft and burglary spree in Crumlin, Dublin

Kyle Kelly, 24, of Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin, was sentenced to eight months in prison at Dublin District Court on 16 February 2026 after pleading guilty to multiple drugs, theft and burglary offences committed between September 2024 and July 2025 while on a suspended sentence. His father told the court his son 'never stood a chance with parents like us'.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Feb
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Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIn one theft he smashed into an office to gain access to a bike. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe offending escalated to burglary, vehicle theft and drug-dealing. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn 27 June 2025, apartment keys were taken and a motorbike valued at €2,500 was stolen. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn 12 July he was intercepted with crack cocaine worth €810. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn 23 July he was carrying a €300 supply of crack cocaine. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe stole €12 of goods from a local shop on Cashel Road. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences spanned from September 2024 to July 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe crime spree began in September 2024 with bicycle thefts. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to drugs, theft and burglary charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHis solicitor Aoife Dalton addressed Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe failed to appear in court twice in June and three times in a single week in July. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe will face further proceedings for activation of suspended sentences. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceKyle Kelly was jailed for eight months. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe had 42 prior convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe developed a drug problem in his early teens involving cocaine and cannabis. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe is the father of one child. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHis father had been in prison when Kyle was young. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe quit school at a young age. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe had been in custody on remand for months and was drug-free and engaged with counselling. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe was on a suspended sentence at the time of the offences. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Feb2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Father of drug dealer tells court his son ‘never stood a chance with parents like us’

    Sentencing hearing with mitigation from father's letter and solicitor; further proceedings to follow for activation of suspended sentences for earlier offences.

    convicted, Kyle Kelly, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kyle Kelly