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Case No. 16282Theft · Co. Longford · 9 Aug 2023

Man jailed for 12 months over two-day theft spree in Longford

Patrick Harty, a 51-year-old man, was charged over a series of thefts in Longford over two days in August 2023. The charges covered thefts from Mostrim GAA grounds in Edgeworthstown, shops and a public house in Longford town, and a vehicle stolen in Ballymahon on August 10, 2023. Harty pleaded guilty to nine charges, and in August 2024 he was sentenced at Longford District Court to one year in prison, with the sentences running consecutively.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Aug
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Patrick Harty, 51, pleaded guilty to nine charges relating to offences over two days.
  • He approached an elderly man on Main Street, Ballymahon, offering help parking, then drove off in the man's car.
  • He was charged with stealing a vehicle the following day, August 10, 2023, and drove the stolen vehicle to Longford.
When
The thefts took place in August 2023, over two days.
Where
  • He was charged with stealing a wallet, a Revolut card, car keys and a Volkswagen Golf from Mostrim GAA grounds, Ballymahon Road, Edgeworthstown.
  • He was also charged with stealing items from shops and a public house in Longford town on the same date.
Investigation
  • CCTV showed him entering the dressing room at Mostrim GAA club and going to a Volkswagen Golf belonging to a man playing football.
  • CCTV showed him using the stolen Revolut card in shops and a bar in Longford, with over €100 of transactions.
In court
He pleaded guilty to nine charges, and the case was heard at Longford District Court.
Sentence
  • He was sentenced to one year in prison at Longford District Court, reported on August 17, 2024.
  • The judge imposed six months for the car theft and three two-month sentences for the other thefts, ordered to run consecutively.
Other details
  • Defence counsel said he had many difficulties in the past, a long history of alcohol addiction, and was drinking while on medication.
  • He apologised to the court for his behaviour.
  • The judge said the defendant had an appalling record.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Harty pleaded guilty to nine charges related to offences over two days. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHe drove the stolen vehicle to Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHe approached an elderly man on Main Street, Ballymahon, offering help parking, then drove off in the man's car. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereHe was charged with stealing items from Mostrim GAA grounds, Edgeworthstown, including a wallet, a Revolut card, car keys and a Volkswagen Golf. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe thefts took place in August 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenA vehicle was stolen on Main Street, Ballymahon, the following day, August 10, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV showed him entering the dressing room at Mostrim GAA club and then going to a VW Golf belonging to a man playing football. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV showed him using the stolen Revolut card in shops and a bar in Longford, with over €100 of transactions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was also charged with stealing items from shops and a public house in Longford town on the same date. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to one year in prison at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed six months for the car theft and three two-month sentences for the other thefts. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentences were ordered to run consecutively, meaning 12 months in custody. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said the defendant had many difficulties in the past. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said he had a long history of alcohol addiction and was drinking while on medication. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe apologised to the court for his behaviour. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the defendant had an appalling record. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Aug2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Defendant with ‘appalling record’ gets jail

    Court report of sentencing: nine guilty pleas, the sentence structure (six months for the car theft and three two-month sentences, run consecutively), mitigation and the judge's remarks. Not the same incident as existing case 8313 (Dundalk, December 2023).

    convicted, Patrick Harty, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Harty