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Case No. 20179Burglary · Co. Tipperary · 30 Aug 2021

Littleton man admits stealing cannabis in Thurles burglary case

Jim Bob Keane, 24, of Littleton, was charged with burglary over an incident at a house in the Thurles area, Co Tipperary, on 30 August 2021, and Liam Quinlan, 24, of Thurles, was charged with two counts of burglary on 29 and 30 August 2021 at the same address. Quinlan's charges were dismissed. At a hearing reported on 27 July 2023 at Thurles District Court, Keane admitted taking cannabis from the house, the judge accepted the admission, and the case was remanded to October for a probation report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Keane admitted taking cannabis from the house.
Where
The alleged burglary was at an address in the Thurles area, Co Tipperary.
When
A woman at the house told the court she was in bed at about 8pm on 29 August 2021 when she heard the doorbell.
Cause
Keane described the events as a drug deal gone wrong.
Other details
Keane said the men had been buying three bags of cannabis for €25 each and that he saw four grams of cannabis on a tray on the stairs.
Charges
  • Jim Bob Keane, 24, of Littleton, was charged with burglary on 30 August 2021.
  • Liam Quinlan, 24, of Thurles, was charged with two counts of burglary on 29 and 30 August 2021 at the same address.
In court
  • The charges against Quinlan were dismissed.
  • The judge said Keane had trespassed on the property, that there was a case to answer, and accepted his admission of stealing cannabis on 30 August 2021.
  • Keane's solicitor said he had turned a corner, was in employment and was drug-free.
Sentence
The case was remanded to October and a probation report was ordered.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKeane admitted that he took cannabis from the house. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatKeane said the men had been buying three bags of cannabis for €25 each. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatKeane said he saw four grams of cannabis on a tray on the stairs. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged burglary was at an address in the Thurles area. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeJim Bob Keane was charged with burglary on 30 August 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeLiam Quinlan was charged with two counts of burglary on 29 and 30 August 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe charges against Quinlan were dismissed. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said Keane had trespassed on the property. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said there was a case to answer against Keane. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge accepted Keane's admission of stealing the cannabis on 30 August. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtKeane's solicitor said he had turned a corner, was in employment and was drug-free. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceThe case was remanded to October and a probation report was ordered. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherKeane described the events as a drug deal gone wrong. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jul2023
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Littleton man accused of burglary admitted to stealing cannabis

    Court report of a hearing with two defendants and two alleged incidents at the same house. Keane admitted taking cannabis on 30 August 2021; the case against Quinlan was dismissed. The case was remanded to October for a probation report.

    accused, Jim Bob Keane, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jim Bob Keaneaccused, Liam Quinlan, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Quinlanvictim, female