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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11754Burglary · Co. Laois · 13 Jun 2018

Man accused of 2018 burglary in Portarlington due back in court in January

James Ward, 34, of Esker Hills, Portlaoise, is accused of burgling a property at Riverside, Portarlington, on 13 June 2018 and taking €350 cash and car keys. Portlaoise District Court granted him legal aid and adjourned the case to 26 January for directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Ward, 34, is accused of burgling a property and taking €350 cash and car keys. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at Riverside, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary happened on 13 June 2018. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant said there was an injured party in the house. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA court was told that directions are needed in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay granted legal aid and adjourned the case to 26 January for directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said her client, who was not present, had been in court up to lunchtime that day. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of burglary in Portarlington

    First report of this case in the article. It states that James Ward was accused of the burglary, that the case needed directions, and that it was adjourned to 26 January 2026.

    accused, James Ward, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Wardvictim