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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19136Trespassing · Co. Kildare · 12 Nov 2019

Man jailed for two months over trespassing at Maynooth University

On 12 November 2019, gardaí caught Jason Whelan, a 34-year-old man from County Dublin, trespassing in a room inside the Eolas building of Maynooth University, County Kildare. He ran when he realised he had been spotted but was later caught, and no items were stolen. He pleaded guilty and was convicted by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on 16 November 2023, when gardaí told the court he has 46 previous burglary convictions. The judge imposed a two-month custodial sentence and fixed recognisances at €250, and Kildare Now reported the sentencing in an article dated 17 November 2023 (the article text gives 20 November 2023).

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Nov
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Key facts

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What happened
Jason Whelan, a 34-year-old man from County Dublin, was caught trespassing in a room inside the Eolas building of Maynooth University.
Where
The trespass took place in a room inside the Eolas building of Maynooth University in County Kildare.
When
The trespass happened on 12 November 2019.
Investigation
He ran when he realised he had been spotted but was later caught by gardaí.
Other details
  • No items were stolen during the incident, according to gardaí.
  • Kildare Now reported the sentencing in an article dated 17 November 2023, though the article text gives publication as 20 November 2023.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to the trespassing offence.
In court
  • Gardaí told the court he has 99 previous convictions, 46 of which are for burglary offences.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan convicted him at Naas District Court on Wednesday, 16 November 2023.
  • His solicitor said he had spent the last two months in custody because he had not applied for bail.
Sentence
Judge Zaidan imposed a two-month custodial sentence and fixed recognisances at €250.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe trespass took place in a room inside the Eolas building of Maynooth University. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe trespass happened on 12 November 2019. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationHe ran when he realised he had been spotted but was later caught by gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty to the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan convicted him at Naas District Court on Wednesday, 16 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí told the court he has 99 previous convictions, 46 of which are for burglary offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHis solicitor said he had spent the last two months in custody because he had not applied for bail. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Zaidan imposed a two-month custodial sentence. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Zaidan fixed recognisances for him at €250. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNo items were stolen during the incident, according to gardaí. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Nov2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Man with 46 previous burglary convictions jailed over trespassing offence on grounds of Kildare university

    First report on this case in the list. It covers the sentencing at Naas District Court on 16 November 2023 and gives the 2019 incident details.

    convicted, Jason Whelan, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Whelan