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Case No. 16534Allowing himself to be driven in a stolen vehicle · Co. Clare · 17 Jul 2024

Limerick teen granted bail with Clare ban over stolen car charge

A 16-year-old man from Limerick city was charged with allowing himself to be driven in a stolen red BMW A Class, which was at Liscannor Road car park in Lahinch, Co Clare, on July 17. Gardaí initially objected to bail and sought a remand to Oberstown Children's Detention facility, but the court was told Oberstown had no beds available. At Ennis District Children's Court, bail was granted on the strict conditions requested by gardaí, including a ban from Co Clare and a curfew. The teenager is due to appear before Ennis District Court on September 25, and gardaí said further charges were possible. The victim is listed as Michelle McCormack.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The teenager was charged with allowing himself to be driven in a stolen red car.
Weapon
Sources describe the stolen car as a red BMW A Class and as a red Mercedes.
Where
  • The car was at Liscannor Road car park, Lahinch, Co Clare.
  • The court hearing took place at Ennis District Children's Court.
When
  • The offence occurred on July 17, 2024.
  • The red Mercedes was reported stolen on July 14 at Portnuma.
  • The bail hearing was reported on July 22, 2024.
Other details
  • The teenager is 16 years old and from Limerick city.
  • The victim is listed as Michelle McCormack.
  • Gardaí said there was a possibility of further charges.
Investigation
Gardaí initially objected to bail and sought a remand to Oberstown Children's Detention facility.
In court
  • The court was told Oberstown had no beds available.
  • The detective garda asked for strict bail conditions, including a ban from Co Clare and a curfew, and bail was granted on those conditions.
  • The teenager was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on September 25.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe court hearing took place at Ennis District Children’s Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe car was at Liscannor Rd car park, Lahinch. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on July 17. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationGardaí initially objected to bail and sought a remand to Oberstown Children’s Detention facility. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager was charged with allowing himself to be driven in a stolen red BMW A Class. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe court was told Oberstown had no beds available. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe detective garda asked for strict bail conditions including a ban from Co Clare and a curfew. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtBail was granted on the strict conditions requested by gardaí. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe teenager was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on September 25. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe teenager is 16 years old. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe red Mercedes in the case was reported stolen on July 14 at Portnuma. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherGardaí said there was a possibility of further charges. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jul2024
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Gardaí ask that Limerick teen be banned from Clare as part of strict bail conditions - Clare Echo

    Reports the teenager's charge, the Garda bail conditions requested (ban from Co Clare and curfew), the grant of bail and his return date at Ennis District Court on 25 September. Also reports the judge's comments and that further charges are possible.

    accused, 16, malevictim, Michelle McCormack, irish (judged from name)Michelle McCormack