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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17809Criminal damage · Co. Kildare

Man accused of criminal damage in North Kildare with stolen vehicle sent forward for trial

Gardaí allege that a stolen vehicle was spotted on May 1, and that on May 15 Tadhg Keely, a 19-year-old man, was seen driving it in Tuckmilltown near Kill and caused criminal damage to a set of gates. After a book of evidence was served on him, he was charged with damaging property in County Kildare with a stolen vehicle. On Thursday, March 21, he appeared before Naas District Court, where Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward to Naas Circuit Court. The latest development, reported on March 26, 2024, is that he was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A 19-year-old man, Tadhg Keely, has had his case sent forward for trial over alleged criminal damage to property with a stolen vehicle in County Kildare.
  • Mr Keely is alleged to have caused criminal damage to a set of gates with the vehicle.
When
Gardaí allege that a stolen vehicle was spotted on May 1, and that Mr Keely was its driver.
Where
On May 15, fifteen days later, Mr Keely was allegedly seen driving the vehicle in Tuckmilltown near Kill.
Investigation
Gardaí served a book of evidence on Mr Keely.
Charges
Mr Keely is charged with damaging property in County Kildare with a stolen vehicle.
In court
  • On Thursday, March 21, Mr Keely appeared before Naas District Court, where Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward.
  • The case was sent to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Court, which begin on April 9.
  • Mr Keely was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.
Other details
The article lists Mr Keely's address in Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 19-year-old man has had his case sent forward for trial over alleged damage to property with a stolen vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe accused allegedly caused criminal damage to a set of gates with the vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe accused was allegedly seen driving the vehicle in Tuckmilltown near Kill. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged criminal damage occurred fifteen days after the stolen vehicle was spotted. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí alleged that the accused was the driver of a stolen vehicle spotted on May 1. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí served a book of evidence on the accused. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with damaging property in County Kildare with a stolen vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday, March 21. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Court, which begin on April 9. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man accused of causing criminal damage in North Kildare with stolen vehicle sent forward for trial

    Reports the accused's District Court appearance, the sending forward to Naas Circuit Court and continuing bail. No existing case matches this named accused or incident.

    accused, Tadhg Keely, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tadhg Keely