Ireland Limerick man jailed for six months over theft and drugs possession
David McNally (40s), of St Mary's Park, Limerick, pleaded guilty to theft of goods from Ryan's Centra on O'Connell Street and Dunnes Stores in Limerick City, and had earlier pleaded to possessing €1,250 worth of heroin and a quantity of cocaine. The exact dates of the offences are not given. He pleaded to the drugs charges at an earlier hearing in Limerick, and at Limerick District Court his solicitor said addiction had taken hold of him. On 13 April 2026 the court jailed him for six months, with consecutive 12-week sentences on the drugs charges, and set bail in the event of an appeal.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced13 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- David McNally (40s), of St Mary's Park, Limerick, is the man sentenced in this case.
- The stolen goods included razor blades and chocolates.
- Where
- The thefts were from Ryan's Centra on O'Connell Street and Dunnes Stores in Limerick City.
- Charges
- He pleaded guilty to theft of goods from Ryan's Centra and Dunnes Stores.
- He had earlier pleaded to possessing €1,250 worth of heroin and a quantity of cocaine.
- In court
- The judge took the theft charges into consideration.
- The case was heard at Limerick District Court.
- Judge Patricia Harney imposed consecutive 12-week sentences on the drugs charges.
- Bail was set in the event of an appeal at €200 of his own bond with an independent surety of €200.
- Sentence
- He was jailed for six months.
- Other details
- The court heard he had 68 previous convictions, 30 for theft and the rest for drugs, failing to appear in court, and road traffic offences.
- His solicitor said he has an addiction problem, and he had been on a methadone programme but had been struggling lately.
- When
- The sentencing was reported on 13 April 2026.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- chargeDavid McNally pleaded guilty to theft of goods from Ryan’s Centra on O’Connell Street and Dunnes Stores in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeHe had earlier pleaded to possessing €1,250 worth of heroin and a quantity of cocaine. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe judge took the theft charges into consideration. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtBail was set in the event of an appeal at €200 of his own bond with an independent surety of €200. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceHe was jailed for six months by a Limerick court. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceJudge Patricia Harney imposed consecutive 12-week sentences on the drugs charges. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe court heard he had 68 previous convictions, 30 for theft and the rest for drugs, failing to appear in court, and road traffic offences. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he has an addiction problem. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherHe had been on a methadone programme but had been struggling lately. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Apr2026Limerick father jailed as addiction 'took hold of him'
Reports the sentencing of David McNally at Limerick District Court, including the theft and drugs charges, his previous convictions, his solicitor's plea about addiction, and bail set in the event of an appeal.
convicted, David McNally, 40s, male, named, irish (judged from name)David McNally