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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16493Possession of counterfeit currency · Co. Kilkenny

Man charged over counterfeit €50 notes spent in Kilkenny and Carlow shops

Thomas O'Donoghue, a man from Lucan, Dublin, has been charged over counterfeit €50 notes that were allegedly spent in shops around Kilkenny and Carlow in November 2023. Gardaí allegedly found a further 2,400 counterfeit notes when his car was searched. He was charged before Kilkenny District Court in July 2024 with three offences under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Act, and Judge Geraldine Carthy accepted jurisdiction. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to a September court sitting to allow disclosure of files to solicitor Chris Hogan.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man, Thomas O'Donoghue, has been charged with possessing counterfeit €50 notes.
Investigation
It is alleged that 2,400 more counterfeit notes were found when his car was searched.
Where
The notes were allegedly used in several shops around Kilkenny and Carlow.
When
The notes were allegedly used in November 2023.
Charges
  • He is charged with three offences under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Act.
  • The allegation is that he was in possession of a counterfeit €50 note.
In court
  • The charges were brought before Kilkenny District Court.
  • Judge Geraldine Carthy accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to a September court sitting.
  • The adjournment allows disclosure of files to solicitor Chris Hogan.
Other details
The address given in court reporting is 16 Lynch Park, Lucan, Dublin.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has been charged with possessing fake €50 notes. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatA further 2,400 counterfeit notes were allegedly found when his car was searched. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe notes were allegedly used in shops around Kilkenny and Carlow. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe notes were allegedly used in November 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with three offences under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe allegation is that he was in possession of a counterfeit €50 note. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe charges were brought before Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to a September court sitting to allow disclosure of files to solicitor Chris Hogan. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jul2024
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Counterfeit €50s spent in Kilkenny shops - Man appears in court

    Reports the charges, the court appearance and the adjournment, and gives the alleged dates and places where the notes were used.

    accused, Thomas O'Donoghue, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas O'Donoghue