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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7965Theft, forgery · Co. Limerick

Limerick man returned for trial over alleged €28,000 theft from HR firm

Philip Kelly, a 55-year-old man from Corbally, Limerick, is accused of stealing a cumulative €28,672 from HR Interventions and Adam Coleman between October 2011 and June 2017. He appeared at Ennis District Court on 57 charges, 47 of theft and 10 of forgery, over a six-year period, and the hearing was reported on 23 September 2026. Judge Adrian Harris sent him forward for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court. The case is likely not to proceed until sometime in 2027 because of a backlog caused by a solicitors' dispute.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Other details
The accused is a 55-year-old man named Philip Kelly, of Spring Grove, Mill Road, Corbally, Limerick.
What happened
  • Kelly is accused of stealing a cumulative €28,672 from HR Interventions and Adam Coleman.
  • Kelly is accused of stealing €350 in December 2015 by disguising the money as a payment to Copy Type.
  • Kelly is accused of stealing €18,941 in 332 credit card transactions as part of the overall theft.
When
  • The alleged thefts took place on dates between October 1, 2011 and June 2017.
  • The District Court hearing was reported on 23 September 2026.
  • The case is likely not to proceed until sometime in 2027 because of a backlog caused by a solicitors' dispute.
Where
The case was heard at Ennis District Court.
Charges
  • Kelly appeared on 57 charges, 47 of theft and 10 of forgery, over a six-year period.
  • The 10 forgery charges concern alleged forgery of €11,000.
Investigation
A garda served the four-volume Book of Evidence on the accused's solicitor.
In court
Judge Adrian Harris sent Kelly forward for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKelly is accused of stealing €350 in December 2015 by disguising the money as a payment to Copy Type. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatKelly is accused of stealing €18,941 in 332 credit card transactions as part of the overall theft. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Ennis District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe case is likely not to proceed until sometime in 2027 because of a backlog caused by a solicitors' dispute. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda served the four-volume Book of Evidence on the accused's solicitor. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargePhilip Kelly appeared at Ennis District Court on 57 charges, 47 of theft and 10 of forgery over a six-year period. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeKelly is accused of stealing a cumulative €28,672 from HR Interventions and Adam Coleman between October 2011 and June 2017. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeKelly also faces 10 forgery charges concerning €11,000. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Adrian Harris sent Kelly forward for trial to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man charged with stealing over €28,000 from HR firm returned for trial

    Reports the District Court hearing where the accused was sent forward for trial, the charge counts and the alleged amounts. No existing case matches this one.

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