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Case No. 13512Burglary and handling stolen goods · Co. Laois · 17 Aug 2024

Man accused of burglary at Electric Picnic campsite in Stradbally

Shane Daly, a 32-year-old man of no fixed abode, is accused of burglary and handling stolen goods at the Pink Moon Campsite, Cosby Hall, Stradbally, Co Laois, on 17 August 2024, and a second burglary count at Cosby Hall is also alleged. Gardaí said the allegations stemmed from the Electric Picnic. Shane Daly appeared before Portlaoise District Court in June 2025, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested an adjournment and the defence had no objection. Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and adjourned the case to 3 July.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Shane Daly, 32, is accused of burglary and handling stolen goods.
Where
The alleged burglary took place at the Pink Moon Campsite, Cosby Hall, Stradbally, Co Laois.
When
The alleged offences took place on 17 August 2024.
Charges
A second count of burglary at Cosby Hall, Stradbally is also alleged.
Cause
Gardaí said the allegations stemmed from the Electric Picnic.
Other details
Shane Daly is recorded as being of no fixed abode.
In court
  • Shane Daly appeared before Portlaoise District Court; one record dates the article 6 June 2025 and the article text gives 8 June 2025.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested an adjournment, and the defence had no objection.
  • Brian Mallon BL, for the defence, said the accused was in receipt of social welfare and sought legal aid.
  • Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and adjourned the case to 3 July.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShane Daly is accused of burglary and handling stolen goods. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged burglary took place at the Pink Moon Campsite, Cosby Hall, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 17 August 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeA second count of burglary is also alleged at Cosby Hall, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested an adjournment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence had no objection to the adjournment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was in receipt of social welfare and sought legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and adjourned the case to 3 July. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the allegations stemmed from the Electric Picnic. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jun2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of burglary at Electric Picnic in Laois

    Reports a court appearance at Portlaoise District Court in which the accused faces two burglary counts and a handling stolen goods charge. The article links the allegations to the Electric Picnic campsite. Legal aid was granted and the case was adjourned to 3 July.

    accused, Shane Daly, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Daly