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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16571Burglary · Co. Limerick · 18 Jul 2024

Limerick man charged over Rathkeale pharmacy burglary

Luke Barrett, a 24-year-old man of Stoneville, Rathkeale, was charged in connection with a burglary at O'Sullivan's Pharmacy in Rathkeale in the early hours of Thursday, July 18, 2024. He appeared before Limerick District Court on Friday, July 19, where the prosecution said the matter was new and DPP directions were awaited. No bail application was made, the judge granted free legal aid, and Barrett was remanded in custody. He is due to appear by video link at Limerick District Court on July 23.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man was charged in connection with a burglary at a pharmacy.
Where
The burglary was at O'Sullivan's Pharmacy in Rathkeale, County Limerick.
When
The burglary happened in the early hours of Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Other details
The suspect is Luke Barrett, a 24-year-old man of Stoneville, Rathkeale.
Charges
Luke Barrett was charged with burglary of O'Sullivan's Pharmacy on Thursday, July 18.
In court
  • Barrett appeared before Judge Patricia Harney at Limerick District Court on Friday, July 19, 2024.
  • The prosecution said it was a new matter and DPP directions were awaited.
  • The defence made no bail application, and the judge granted free legal aid and remanded Barrett in custody.
  • Barrett is due to appear by video link at Limerick District Court on July 23.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man appeared in Limerick District Court charged in connection with a burglary at a pharmacy. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe burglary was at O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy in Rathkeale. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe burglary happened in the early hours of Thursday. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeLuke Barrett was charged with burglary of the pharmacy on Thursday, July 18. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution said it was a new matter and the DPP’s directions were awaited. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted free legal aid and remanded Barrett in custody. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtBarrett is due to appear via video link in Limerick District Court on July 23. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence made no bail application at that time. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jul2024
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man charged over pharmacy burglary

    Reports the charge, the court appearance at Limerick District Court, the remand in custody, and the next court date of 23 July.

    accused, Luke Barrett, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Luke Barrett