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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10958Burglary · Co. Laois · 30 May 2025

Man accused of burglary at Emo filling station on M7, Laois

Dillon Keegan, a 23-year-old man from Clondalkin, Dublin 22, is accused of burglary at Emo Filling Station at Junction 15 of the M7 and of causing damage to a heavy duty shop window frame there, with the alleged offence dated to May 30, 2025. One report places the station on the Kildare-Laois border, while the case details place it in County Laois. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of the service, and he was remanded in custody. The latest development, on February 17, 2026, is that he was sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court, which begin that day, and Judge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning and granted legal aid for one solicitor and one barrister.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Dillon Keegan, a 23-year-old man, is accused of burglary at Emo Filling Station.
Other details
  • The article gives Keegan's address as Deansrath Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP directed that Keegan be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
Where
  • Emo Filling Station is at Junction 15 of the M7.
  • One report places the station on the Kildare-Laois border, while the case details place it in County Laois.
When
The alleged offence is dated to May 30, 2025.
Charges
  • Keegan is accused of burglary at the filling station.
  • Keegan is also accused of causing damage to a heavy duty shop window frame at the station.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on Keegan.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on Keegan at Portlaoise District Court.
  • Keegan was remanded in custody.
  • Keegan was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court sittings beginning on February 17, 2026.
  • Judge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning and granted legal aid for one solicitor and one barrister.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe burglary was at Emo Filling Station at Junction 15 of the M7. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on May 30, 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with burglary at the filling station. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is also accused of causing damage to a heavy duty shop window frame at the station. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the accused be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on February 17, 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning and granted legal aid for one solicitor and one barrister. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGarda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Feb2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man accused of burglary at M7 fuel station on Kildare border

    First report of this case: the accused was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court, remanded in custody and sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 17 February 2026. The article places the station on the Kildare-Laois border.

    accused, Dillon Keegan, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dillon Keegan