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Case No. 15196Trespassing with intent to commit theft; possession of cannabis · Co. Offaly · 4 Nov 2024

Man charged with trespassing on barge in Tullamore

John Delaney (39), of Loughrea, Galway, is alleged to have trespassed on the Blue Barge at Tullamore Harbour, Offaly, on 4 November 2024 with intent to commit theft. He is also charged with possessing cannabis herb on the same date at Henry Street, Tullamore. Sergeant Brendan Kearns said gardaí were awaiting directions from the DPP on the case. Delaney appeared by video link from Midlands Prison at a recent sitting of Tullamore District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 18 December, when a plea would be entered or a hearing date fixed.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged15 Dec
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • John Delaney, aged 39, is charged with trespassing with intent to commit theft.
  • He is also charged with possession of cannabis herb.
Where
  • The vessel involved is the Blue Barge at Tullamore Harbour, Offaly.
  • The cannabis possession is alleged to have occurred at Henry Street, Tullamore.
When
  • The trespass is alleged to have happened on 4 November 2024.
  • The cannabis possession is alleged to have happened on the same date, 4 November 2024.
Investigation
Sergeant Brendan Kearns said gardaí were awaiting directions from the DPP on the case.
In court
  • Delaney appeared by video link from Midlands Prison at a recent sitting of Tullamore District Court.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 18 December, when a plea would be entered or a hearing date fixed.
Other details
  • Delaney's address is given as St Laurence's Fields, Loughrea, Galway.
  • The sources do not state his nationality.
  • The case was reported by offalyexpress.ie on 15 December 2024.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe vessel was the Blue Barge at Tullamore Harbour. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe trespass allegedly happened on 4 November 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Brendan Kearns said gardaí were awaiting directions from the DPP on the case. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with trespassing with intent to commit theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with possessing cannabis herb on the same date at Henry Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared by video link from Midlands Prison at a recent sitting of Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 18 December, when a plea would be entered or a hearing date fixed. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Dec2024
    Chargedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man charged with trespassing on barge in Tullamore

    Reports the charges against John Delaney, including trespass with intent to commit theft on the Blue Barge at Tullamore Harbour and a cannabis possession charge at Henry Street. Gives his age as 39, the court appearance by video link and the adjournment to 18 December.

    accused, John Delaney, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Delaney