Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15651Theft, possession of drugs and handling stolen property · Co. Laois

Man pleads guilty to theft, drug possession and handling stolen property in Portlaoise

Rory Harris, 48, of Mountrath, was arrested for public intoxication in Portlaoise on May 11 and May 20, and again at Fairgreen, Portlaoise, on July 30. Gardaí said he was found with cannabis valued at €5 at Lyster Square on January 13 and at €10 at Harpurs Lane on February 24, and admitted possessing a stolen bottle of Jameson and a stolen bicycle at Station Road, Portarlington, on July 7. He pleaded guilty at Portlaoise District Court to theft, drug possession and handling stolen property, a case reported on October 26, 2024. He was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to February 17.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Rory Harris, 48, of Mountrath, pleaded guilty at Portlaoise District Court to stealing alcohol, possessing drugs and handling stolen property.
  • He admitted possessing a stolen bottle of Jameson valued at €25 and a stolen bicycle valued at €100.
Where
  • He admitted having cannabis valued at €5 at Lyster Square, Portlaoise, on January 13.
  • He admitted having cannabis valued at €10 at Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise, on February 24.
  • The stolen goods were at Station Road, Portarlington, on July 7.
When
  • He was found intoxicated at Portlaoise Football Club, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, on May 11 and arrested.
  • He was found intoxicated at Railway Street, Portlaoise, and arrested on May 20.
  • He was arrested for being intoxicated at Carmody Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, on July 30.
Investigation
The owner of the bicycle had not been identified.
In court
  • His solicitor said he was pleading guilty to all matters.
  • Gardaí said he had 13 previous convictions.
  • He was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to February 17.
Other details
  • The judge said she would refer him to probation services.
  • He was originally from Cork.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man pleaded guilty to stealing alcohol, possessing drugs and handling stolen property at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe admitted having cannabis valued at €5 at Lyster Square, Portlaoise, on January 13. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe had cannabis valued at €10 at Harpurs Lane on February 24. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe admitted possessing a stolen bottle of Jameson valued at €25 and a stolen bicycle valued at €100 at Station Road, Portarlington, on July 7. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe was found intoxicated at Railway Street, Portlaoise, and arrested on May 20. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe was arrested for being intoxicated at Carmody Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, on July 30. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe owner of the bicycle had not been identified. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said he was pleading guilty to all matters. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí said he had 13 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to February 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge said she would refer him to probation services. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe was originally from Cork. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man admits possessing stolen goods and drugs in Laois

    Reports a single court sitting in which one defendant pleaded guilty to several offences. Gives the offences, places and dates, and the remand on bail with the case adjourned to February 17.

    accused, Rory Harris, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rory Harris