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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16159Robbery · Co. Laois · 29 Mar 2024

Man appears in court accused of Portlaoise shop robbery

It is alleged that on 29 March 2024 vapes worth €390 were stolen from the Esker Hills Shop in Portlaoise, County Laois. Adam Keogh, a 30-year-old man, has been charged with robbery. Before the Portlaoise District Court appearance, he had appeared before Nenagh District Court and been remanded in Limerick Prison. At the court appearance reported on 7 September 2024, no bail application was made and Judge Nicola Andrews remanded him in custody to reappear by video link on 16 September 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
It is alleged that the accused stole vapes worth €390.
Where
The alleged robbery took place at the Esker Hills Shop in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged robbery happened on 29 March 2024.
Charges
Adam Keogh, aged 30, is accused of robbery.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and his solicitor said there would be no bail application at this stage.
  • The accused had previously appeared before Nenagh District Court and was remanded in Limerick Prison.
  • The solicitor asked that the accused be remanded to Cloverhill Prison and appear again by video link in two weeks.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews remanded the accused in custody to reappear by video link on 16 September 2024.
Other details
The court appearance was reported on 7 September 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged the accused stole vapes worth €390. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged robbery took place at the Esker Hills Shop in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged robbery happened on 29 March 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeAdam Keogh is accused of robbery. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said there would be no bail application at this stage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe had previously appeared before Nenagh District Court and was remanded in Limerick Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor asked that the accused be remanded to Cloverhill Prison and appear again by video link in two weeks. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews remanded the accused in custody to reappear by video link on 16 September 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Sep2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man appears in court accused of Laois shop robbery

    Court appearance report. Names the accused, the shop and the alleged stolen goods, and records the remand order.

    accused, Adam Keogh, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Keogh