Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10323Fraud · Co. Kildare · 12 Nov 2014

Man accused of using another person's bank card to pay for Man United game travel and tickets

Martin Harty, 32, is accused of using a Russian national's bank card, without the card holder's knowledge, to allegedly pay for flights and tickets for five people to a Manchester United v Crystal Palace match. The booking was allegedly made with Celtic Horizon Tours at Maynooth Business Park, County Kildare, on November 12, 2014, starting with a payment of €164 and reaching a total of €1,320. The allegation was heard at Naas District Court in a sitting reported on March 25, 2026, where it was stated on the defendant's behalf that he had handed compensation to a garda. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man allegedly used another person's bank card to pay for flights and tickets for five people to a Manchester United v Crystal Palace match.
  • An initial payment of €164 was allegedly made, and the defendant then allegedly phoned again to increase the number of people to five.
  • The total amount involved was €1,320.
Where
The booking was allegedly made with Celtic Horizon Tours at Maynooth Business Park, County Kildare.
When
  • The booking was allegedly made on November 12, 2014.
  • The court report was published on March 25, 2026, and the booking date given is 2014, which the source suggests may be an error.
Other details
  • The card belonged to a Russian national who was unaware of the transaction.
  • It was stated on the defendant's behalf that he had handed compensation to a garda.
In court
  • The allegation was made at a Naas District Court sitting.
  • Sgt Mary Meade outlined the allegation before the court.
  • The matter was adjourned by Judge Desmond Zaidan.
Charges
Martin Harty, 32, faces an allegation of fraud.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man allegedly used another person's bank card to pay for flights and tickets for five people to a Manchester United v Crystal Palace game. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatAn initial payment of €164 was allegedly made, and the defendant then allegedly called again to increase the number of people to five. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe total amount involved was €1,320. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe booking was allegedly made with Celtic Horizon Tours at Maynooth Business Park. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe booking was allegedly made on November 12, 2014. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegation was made at a Naas District Court sitting. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned by Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe card used belonged to a Russian national who was unaware of what had happened. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIt was stated on the defendant's behalf that he had handed over compensation to a garda. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Mar2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Paid for flights/tickets to Man United game with someone else's bank card, Kildare court hears

    Court report on the first sitting. The article gives the booking date as November 12, 2014, which is likely an error given the 2026 reporting date. It states the card belonged to a Russian national who was unaware of the transaction, and that compensation was handed to a garda on the defendant's behalf.

    accused, Martin Harty, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Hartyvictim, Russian, non-irish