Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11316Burglary · Co. Limerick

Man pleads guilty to six burglaries in Limerick, sentencing adjourned

Lukasz Porowinski, a 42-year-old Polish man, committed a series of burglaries in Limerick between October 2024 and August 2025, stealing cash and an e-scooter and causing damage to property. The offences included the theft of €2,050 from the Curragower Pub in the Medieval Quarter on October 21, 2024, and €1,500 of damage to the doors of Claughaun GAA clubhouse on July 3, 2025. Gardaí found him with a burglary tool-kit at Eden cosmetic centre, and he is currently in custody. At Limerick Circuit Court he pleaded guilty to six counts of burglary, and the judge adjourned the case for sentencing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted28 Jan
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Lukasz Porowinski, a 42-year-old Polish man, pleaded guilty to six counts of burglary.
Where
All six burglaries took place at locations in Limerick, including the Curragower Pub and Claughaun GAA clubhouse.
When
  • The offences took place between October 21, 2024 and August 9, 2025.
  • He stole €2,050 from the Curragower Pub in the Medieval Quarter on October 21, 2024.
  • He stole an e-scooter from a member of staff at Icon nightclub on November 28, 2024.
  • He caused €1,500 of damage to the doors of Claughaun GAA clubhouse on July 3, 2025.
  • He stole the till from Eden medical centre on August 9, 2025.
Cause
The Curragower Pub burglary was committed over a perceived grievance with the manager.
Investigation
  • Gardaí found him with a burglary tool-kit at Eden cosmetic centre.
  • During garda interviews, it emerged that the grievance was unfounded.
Other details
  • None of the stolen money has been recovered.
  • In mitigation, counsel said he has been in ill health, with diabetes and depression.
In court
Limerick Circuit Court heard the case, and the judge adjourned it for sentencing.
Sentence
No sentence has been imposed yet, as sentencing has been adjourned.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHe also broke into Claughaun GAA clubhouse and caused €1,500 worth of damage to its doors on July 3, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenHe stole €2,050 from the Curragower Pub in the Medieval Quarter on October 21, 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenHe stole an e-scooter from a member of staff at Icon nightclub on November 28, 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenHe stole the till from Eden medical centre on August 9, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe Curragower Pub burglary was committed due to a perceived grievance with the manager. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found the accused with a burglary tool-kit at Eden cosmetic centre. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationDuring garda interviews it emerged the grievance was unfounded. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty to six counts of burglary, all at locations in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case for sentencing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNone of the stolen money was recovered. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherIn mitigation, counsel said the accused has been in ill health, with diabetes and depression. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2026
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Thief 'who wished to be arrested' broke into Limerick GAA clubhouse ‘to take a shower'

    Court report of a guilty plea to six burglary counts across Limerick locations (October 2024 to August 2025), with sentencing adjourned. No existing case in the list matches.

    convicted, Lukasz Porowinski, 42, male, Polish, named, non-irishLukasz Porowinski