Ireland Case No. 11821Burglary and attempted burglary · Co. Limerick · 8 Jul 2025
Man jailed over burglary and attempted burglary at Limerick city centre businesses
David Foran, 42, was sentenced at Limerick Circuit Court for breaking into Variety Coffee on Denmark Street and attempting to break into Viko Viko restaurant on Ellen Street, Limerick city, at around 1am on 8 July 2025. He received a three-year prison sentence with the final 12 months suspended.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Dec
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced10 Dec
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Key facts
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- whatDavid Foran broke into Variety Coffee and attempted to break into Viko Viko restaurant. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatDavid Foran broke into Variety Coffee on Denmark Street. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatForan was accompanied by two other males, and the three men fled after gardaí were alerted. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatForan was arrested, while the other two men got away. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatForan was found in possession of vouchers from Variety Coffee and some coins. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereForan attempted to break into Viko Viko restaurant on Ellen Street. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incidents happened at about 1am on 8 July 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incident happened at around 1am on 8 July 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationForan was tracked continuously on CCTV on the night of the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí used pepper spray and a baton during a struggle after the men ran. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationForan was arrested, but the other two men involved got away. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationForan was tracked on CCTV cameras the night of the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí deployed pepper spray and a baton during a struggle when the men were approached. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeForan was sentenced for criminal damage and attempted burglary charges. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtJudge Daly indicated he would impose sentence on Thursday, 4 December. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtBarrister Patrick Whyms made a plea in mitigation, submitting the offence was at the lower end of the scale. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtJudge Colin Daly said the deliberate targeting of small businesses was an aggravating factor. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceForan was given a three-year prison sentence, with the final 12 months suspended. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherForan kicked the front door of Variety Coffee. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherForan threw two flower pots at the front door of Viko Viko. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe total damage to the shop was €500. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherEverything taken from both scenes was recovered, except €40 in notes taken from Variety Coffee. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherForan has a large number of previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe two flower pots broken at Viko Viko were valued at €30 each. (limerickleader.ie)
- other€500 worth of damage was caused to the front door of Viko Viko. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherForan has struggled with addiction all his life. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherForan has been drug free since July. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Dec2025Addict jailed over late-night burglaries at small businesses in Limerick city centre
Reports the sentencing of David Foran at Limerick Circuit Court, including the sentence imposed, the mitigation offered, the judge's comments on targeting small businesses, and Foran's previous convictions.
convicted, David Foran, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Foransuspect, malesuspect, male - 3 Dec2025'Absolutely outrageous': Serial offender in court over burglaries at Limerick businesses
Reports the sentencing hearing before Limerick Circuit Court, including the criminal damage cost, recovery of stolen items, Foran's previous convictions and the sentence date of 4 December.
convicted, David Foran, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Foransuspect, malesuspect, male