Ireland Man given suspended sentence for burglary at Eddie Rocket's, Dublin
Eugene Duff, 45, pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal damage at Eddie Rocket's on South Anne Street, Dublin, on 27 June 2025, after gardaí spotted him walking along Dawson Street carrying two large packets of ketchup with the restaurant's name on them. He was sentenced to 16 months, suspended on strict conditions, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports24 statements extracted from the articles
- what€143 in cash, two battery packs from an iPad or iPhone and a cold can of Red Bull were found on Duff. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA fridge containing Red Bull was open and the till was on the ground with money missing. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whereDuff has a previous address on Aungier Street and is currently living in a hostel in the Dame Street area. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were on patrol around 4.30am when they spotted Duff. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA doctor deemed Duff unfit for questioning for six hours due to intoxication. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationNothing of evidential value was obtained when Duff was interviewed. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí on patrol around 4.30am saw Duff walking along Dawson Street carrying two large packets of ketchup with Eddie Rocket's written on them. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí heard an alarm ringing on South Anne Street and brought Duff with them to the restaurant, where the front door had been broken open. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationDuff was arrested and a doctor deemed him unfit for questioning for six hours due to intoxication, and nothing of evidential value was obtained in interview. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeDuff pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal damage at Eddie Rocket's, South Anne Street, Dublin on 27 June 2025. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- chargeEugene Duff pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal damage at Eddie Rockets, South Anne Street, Dublin on June 27, 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceJudge Martin Nolan imposed a 16-month sentence, suspended on strict conditions. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe judge warned Duff that if he came before the court again, he would be jailed for 16 months. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceJudge Martin Nolan imposed a 16-month sentence suspended on strict conditions, warning Duff he would be jailed for 16 months if he came before the court again. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherDuff has 117 previous convictions, including for theft and public order offences, all at the District Court. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- otherDuff was known by gardaí from the area and as someone with an alcohol addiction. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherDuff entered an early guilty plea and has a good work history as a butcher. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherDuff has had chronic alcoholism since he was a teenager. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherDuff has an offer of work available to him. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherDuff was clearly intoxicated on the night of the burglary (irishmirror.ie)
- otherDuff was searched and €143 in cash, two battery packs from an iPad or iPhone and a cold can of Red Bull were found on him. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherWhen the restaurant was searched, a fridge containing Red Bull was open and the till was on the ground with money missing. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherDuff, with a previous address on Aungier Street, is currently living in a hostel in the Dame Street area and has a good work history as a butcher. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Nov2026Burglar arrested after Gardai spot him carrying two large packets of ketchup
Full sentencing hearing details: garda evidence of the arrest, Duff's 117 previous convictions, alcohol addiction, and the 16-month suspended sentence imposed by Judge Martin Nolan.
accused, Eugene Duff, 45, male, namedEugene Duffother, Brandon O'Brien, maleBrandon O'Brienother, Marc Murphy, maleMarc Murphyother, Simon Matthews, maleSimon Matthewsother, Martin Nolan, maleMartin Nolan - 11 Nov2026Man caught with two large packets of ketchup after Eddie Rocket's break-in
Provides detailed court evidence including the garda's account of spotting Duff with ketchup, items found on him (€143 cash, two battery packs, a cold can of Red Bull), his 117 previous convictions, chronic alcoholism, and Judge Nolan's sentencing remarks warning of 16 months' jail on reoffending.
convicted, Eugene Duff, 45, male, namedEugene Duffother, Brandon O'Brien, maleBrandon O'Brienother, Marc Murphy, maleMarc Murphyother, Simon Matthews, maleSimon Matthewsother, Martin Nolan, maleMartin Nolan - 11 Nov2026Man who robbed Eddie Rocket’s caught after gardaí spotted him with two large ketchup packets
Reports the sentencing of Eugene Duff for burglary at Eddie Rocket's, including details of how gardaí caught him with ketchup packets, the items found on him, his 117 previous convictions, and the judge's suspended sentence with a warning of 16 months' imprisonment for any future offence.
convicted, Eugene Duff, 45, male, namedEugene Duffother, Brandon O'Brien, maleBrandon O'Brienother, Marc Murphy, maleMarc Murphyother, Simon Matthews, maleSimon Matthewsother, Martin Nolan, maleMartin Nolan
Changed after publication
facts outlets added, removed or correctedthejournal.ie, 12 Nov 2026, 00:02: Man who robbed Eddie Rocket’s caught after gardaí spotted him with two large ketchup packets
- CorrectedThe Healy-Rae firm was paid €1.38m for accommodating Ukrainians since 2022, not €1.87m (was €1.87m, now €1.38m)
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