Ireland Man accused of pedal cycle thefts and dangerous driving in Straffan appears at Naas court
Tadgh Keely, a 19-year-old man with an address listed in Clondalkin, Dublin, is accused of taking a pedal cycle in Naas on 11 September 2022 and of stealing two pedal cycles from Sallins Train Station on 18 and 24 October 2022. He also faces an allegation of dangerous driving at Tuckmilltown in Straffan on 15 May, where he is accused of damaging pillars and gates while driving at speed. On 26 October 2023 he appeared by video link before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court, where the judge said the May offences were not minor, declined jurisdiction over them, and accepted jurisdiction over the other alleged offences. All matters were adjourned to 22 February 2024, when a book of evidence is expected for the May offences and a hearing for the others.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court30 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Tadgh Keely, 19, is accused of theft and dangerous driving in Straffan, County Kildare.
- He is accused of damaging pillars and gates while driving at speed.
- Where
- Keely's address is listed as Harelawn Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, and he was remanded in custody.
- When
- He is accused of taking a pedal cycle in Naas on 11 September 2022.
- He is alleged to have stolen two pedal cycles from Sallins Train Station on 18 and 24 October 2022.
- He faces an allegation of dangerous driving at Tuckmilltown in Straffan on 15 May; the year is not given.
- Investigation
- Gardaí claimed a vehicle was taken from Terenure, County Dublin, at an earlier point.
- In court
- On 26 October 2023 he appeared by video link before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court, where the case was due in for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- The judge said the May offences were not minor and declined jurisdiction over them.
- The judge accepted jurisdiction over the other alleged offences.
- A book of evidence is expected on 22 February 2024 for the May offences, and a hearing for the others.
- All matters were adjourned to 22 February 2024.
- Other details
- Asked in court whether he had been in a fight in prison, Keely said he got the black eye when he threw a chair at his cell door.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whenThe court sitting was on Thursday 26 October 2023. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí claimed the vehicle was taken from Terenure in County Dublin at an earlier point. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeKeely is accused of taking a pedal cycle in Naas on 11 September 2022. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeKeely is alleged to have stolen two pedal cycles from Sallins Train Station on 18 and 24 October 2022. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeKeely faces an allegation of dangerous driving at Tuckmilltown in Straffan on 15 May. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeKeely was accused of damaging pillars and gates while driving at speed. (kildarenow.com)
- courtKeely appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan by video link at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was due in for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge said the May offences were not minor and declined jurisdiction over them. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction over the other alleged offences. (kildarenow.com)
- courtA book of evidence is expected on 22 February 2024 for the May offences, and a hearing for the others. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceAll matters were adjourned to 22 February 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- otherKeely said he got the black eye when he threw a chair at his cell door. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Oct2023Man accidentally gave himself black eye when he threw chair against door, Kildare court told
Court appearance report on 26 October 2023 covering several alleged offences, with jurisdiction ruling and adjournment. Also reports Keely's comment about a black eye in his prison cell.
accused, Tadgh Keely, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tadgh Keely