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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8686Theft and forgery · Co. Limerick

Limerick man charged with theft and forgery from HR firm

Philip Kelly, a 55-year-old man from Limerick, has been charged with stealing a cumulative €28,672 from HR Interventions and Adam Coleman on dates between October 1, 2011 and June 2017. He appeared at Ennis District Court on 57 charges, 47 of theft and 10 of forgery, and is on station bail. The DPP has directed that the case go forward to the circuit court. The latest reported development, from the 8 July 2026 court appearance, is that the case was adjourned to September for the serving of a Book of Evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Philip Kelly is charged with stealing over €28,000 from an HR firm.
  • Kelly is accused of stealing a cumulative €28,672 from HR Interventions and Adam Coleman.
  • Kelly is accused of stealing €18,941 through 332 credit card transactions.
When
The alleged thefts took place between October 1, 2011 and June 2017.
Where
The case was heard at Ennis District Court.
Charges
  • Kelly appeared at Ennis District Court on 57 charges, 47 of theft and 10 of forgery.
  • Kelly faces 10 forgery charges concerning €11,000 under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act 2001.
In court
  • The DPP has directed that the case go forward to the circuit court.
  • The case was adjourned to September for the serving of a Book of Evidence.
Other details
Kelly is on station bail.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKelly is charged with stealing over €28,000 from an HR firm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatKelly is accused of stealing a cumulative €28,672 from HR Interventions and Adam Coleman. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatKelly is accused of stealing €18,941 through 332 credit card transactions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged thefts took place between October 2011 and June 2017. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargePhilip Kelly appeared at Ennis District Court on 57 charges, 47 of theft and 10 of forgery. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeKelly faces 10 forgery charges concerning €11,000 under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act 2001. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has directed that the case go forward to the circuit court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to September for the serving of a Book of Evidence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherKelly is on station bail. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jul2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man charged with theft of over €28,000 from HR firm

    Reports the District Court appearance, the 57 charges, that the DPP has directed the case to the circuit court, and that the case was adjourned to September for a Book of Evidence.

    accused, Philip Kelly, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Philip Kellyvictim, Adam Coleman, irish (judged from name)Adam Coleman