Ireland Man refused bail over theft charges at Kilmallock court
Damien O'Gorman, a 37-year-old man, is accused of 16 counts of theft and three of attempted theft from retail premises in Kilmallock, Bruff and Charleville, Co Limerick, between 9 September 2025 and 12 May 2026. He was arrested without incident at his home on a Monday and brought before Kilmallock Court on a Tuesday, where Judge Patricia Harney refused bail. Gardaí said a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and requested an adjournment. The latest development is that he is due to appear again the following week by video link from Limerick Prison.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The accused is alleged to have stolen groceries and other goods from multiple shops in Limerick and Cork.
- Where
- The offences are alleged to have occurred at retail premises in Kilmallock, Bruff and Charleville.
- When
- The offences are alleged to have occurred on various dates between 9 September 2025 and 12 May 2026.
- Investigation
- He was arrested without incident at his home on a Monday.
- Gardaí said there is strong CCTV evidence linking him to the offences.
- Charges
- He was charged with 16 counts of theft and three counts of attempted theft.
- In court
- He was brought before Kilmallock Court on a Tuesday, as reported on 10 June 2026, before Judge Patricia Harney.
- Sergeant Ian Cummins opposed bail, saying the accused would engage in further criminality if released.
- The judge refused bail, saying the garda evidence was well founded and that refusal was reasonably necessary.
- Gardaí said a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and requested an adjournment.
- He is due to appear in court again the following week by video link from Limerick Prison.
- Other details
- The accused has an address at Kilbready East, Martinstown, County Limerick.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused is alleged to have stolen groceries and other goods from many shops in Limerick and Cork. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe offences are alleged to have occurred at retail premises in Kilmallock, Bruff and Charleville. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have occurred between 9 September 2025 and 12 May 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationHe was arrested without incident at his home on a Monday. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí said there is strong CCTV evidence linking him to the offences. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with 16 counts of theft and three of attempted theft. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtHe was brought before Kilmallock Court before Judge Patricia Harney. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtSergeant Ian Cummins opposed bail, saying the accused would engage in further criminality if released. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe judge refused bail, saying the garda evidence was well founded and refusal was reasonably necessary. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtGardaí said a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and requested an adjournment. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear in court again next week by video link from Limerick Prison. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe accused has an address at Kilbready East, Martinstown, County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Jun2026Man accused of multiple theft offences in Limerick and Cork refused bail
Reports the bail refusal at Kilmallock Court and the charges against Damien O’Gorman, aged 37, of Martinstown. No earlier case in the list matches this accused or these offences.
accused, Damien O'Gorman, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Damien O'Gorman