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Case No. 23122Theft, criminal damage and obtaining money by deception · Co. Limerick · 20 Dec 2019

Limerick man on trial for stealing 10 cars and criminal damage

Paul Curtin, 46, of Cappamore, is on trial at Limerick Circuit Court accused of cutting a secure gate and stealing 10 cars from a yard on Ballysimon Road in December 2019 to have them scrapped. The jury is expected to retire to consider a verdict.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Oct
    3 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatPaul Curtin, 46, is of Ince Buí, Cappamore, County Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatPaul Curtin, aged 46, has addresses in Cappamore and Pallasgreen, Co Limerick (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatCurtin is accused of causing damage to a steel gate at John Moloney Motors, Ballysimon Road (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatCurtin allegedly stole 10 vehicles from the premises (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatJohn Moloney, the owner, was in his 70s and struggling with his health at the time (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatJohn Moloney passed away in November 2020 (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatStephen 'Bawn' O'Sullivan was using part of the garage site to sell used cars (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatCCTV appeared to show Curtin with another person bringing vehicles in and leaving without them (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatPaul Curtin, 46, of Inis Bui, Cappamore, is on trial at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe removed 10 cars and had them scrapped. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe told gardaí he was self-employed with a recovery business and operated a cash for cars service. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe was paid €960 for the cars, which were scrapped. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatJudy Moloney told the scrapyard the cars were stolen, and Curtin returned the money. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe business was located at Ballysimon Road, Limerick at the time. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenAll offences allegedly occurred on 20 December 2019. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 20 December 2019 (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested by arrangement and interviewed twice on 2 March 2020. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeCurtin pleaded not guilty to 12 offences. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeCurtin denied 10 counts of theft from John Moloney Motors. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeCurtin pleaded not guilty to acting dishonestly with the intention of making a gain by deception. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeCurtin pleaded not guilty to 12 charges including one count of criminal damage, one count of deception and 10 thefts (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with criminal damage, theft of 10 cars, and obtaining money by deception. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtA jury of seven women and five men was sworn in on Monday. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe jury was discharged after a juror recognised a person in court supporting Curtin. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Colin Daly discharged the jury and released the 12 selected persons from jury service. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtCurtin was remanded to appear on Thursday for a fresh jury panel to be selected. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtCurtin appeared before Judge Colin Daly at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial continues before Judge Colin Daly at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial is being heard by a jury at Limerick Circuit Court before Judge Colin Daly. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe jury of six women and six men is expected to retire Thursday to consider a verdict. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherJohn Moloney, the then owner of the business, had subsequently died. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Oct2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Limerick man was 'trying to make a few pound' before Christmas, trial hears

    Trial coverage at Limerick Circuit Court; prosecution and defence closing statements delivered; jury of 12 expected to retire Thursday to consider a verdict.

    accused, Paul Curtin, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Curtinvictim, Judy Moloney, female, irish (judged from name)Judy Moloney
  2. 15 Oct2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, its first report
    Limerick man on trial accused of stealing 10 cars and having them ‘crushed’

    Trial began on 15 October 2026; prosecution opening address, witness testimony and scrap-yard CCTV presented to the jury; trial continues.

    accused, Paul Curtin, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Curtinvictim, Judy Moloney, female, irish (judged from name)Judy Moloneyvictim, John Moloney, 70s, male, irish (judged from name)John Moloney
  3. 13 Oct2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    New jury to be selected for trial of man accused of thieving cars as part of alleged deception

    The jury was discharged on the second day of the trial after a juror recognised a person in court supporting the accused. Judge Colin Daly remanded Curtin to appear on Thursday for a fresh jury panel to be selected for a new trial.

    accused, Paul Curtin, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Curtinvictim, John Moloney, male, irish (judged from name)John Moloney