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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8903Theft and unlawful taking of vehicles · Co. Limerick

Limerick teen sentenced to 24 months detention for string of offences

A 15-year-old boy from Limerick city committed a series of car theft, vehicle-taking, criminal damage and theft offences over several years, beginning when he was 12, and some were committed while he was under the influence of drugs. He pleaded guilty to nine charges, and on a date reported as 29 June 2026, Judge Colin Daly at Limerick Circuit Court sentenced him to 24 months detention while he was already in custody at Oberstown on separate sentences. The sentences run concurrently with that current sentence, with release due in March 2027, and he must then engage with probation services for 12 months.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
The boy, aged 15, pleaded guilty to nine charges involving stolen cars, vehicle taking and interference, criminal damage, theft and taking a motorbike.
Where
The offences were committed in Limerick, and the boy has an address in the southside of Limerick city.
When
The boy committed his first offence at age 12, and the offences were committed over a number of years.
Cause
The boy began taking drugs at age 10 and was under the influence of substances when he committed some of the offences.
In court
  • Judge Colin Daly sentenced the boy at Limerick Circuit Court.
  • At sentencing the boy was in custody at Oberstown, serving separate sentences for other matters.
Other details
  • The boy has 32 previous convictions.
  • All vehicles were retrieved after the offences.
Sentence
  • The boy was sentenced to 24 months detention, with each vehicle taking and interfering charge carrying 24 months detention and supervision.
  • The theft and criminal damage charges each carried eight months detention.
  • The sentences run concurrently with his current sentence, with release due in March 2027.
  • After release the boy must engage with probation services for 12 months.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe boy committed his first offence at age 12. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe boy was under the influence of substances when he committed some of the offences. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe boy pleaded guilty to nine charges. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Colin Daly heard that the teen was in custody at Oberstown, serving separate sentences for other matters. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe teenager was sentenced to 24 months detention. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceEach vehicle taking and interfering charge carried 24 months detention and supervision. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceTheft and criminal damage charges carried eight months detention each. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentences run concurrently with his current sentence, with release due in March 2027. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe boy must engage with probation services for 12 months after release. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe boy has 32 previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherAll vehicles were retrieved after the offences. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jun2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick teen who started taking drugs at 10 sentenced for string of serious offences

    Reports the sentencing at Limerick Circuit Court, the sentences imposed on each charge, the concurrent sentencing and the boy's background, drug use, prior convictions and probation conditions.

    convicted, 15, male