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Case No. 26409Intended burglary (possession of articles with intent) · Co. Offaly · 3 Feb 2022

Man remanded on bail over intended burglary in Offaly

Jason McDonagh, a young married man from Tullamore with no previous convictions, was stopped by gardaí at Cappincur Industrial Estate in Offaly at 11.10pm on 3 February 2022, when two crowbars and a lump hammer were found in his car. He was charged with possession of the tools with intent to use them in connection with theft or burglary, and told the court he was looking for scrap metal in a skip. At Tullamore District Court, Judge Patricia Cronin remanded him on continuing bail to 13 July 2022, with a €400 poor box contribution as a condition for the Probation Act.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jun
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two crowbars and a lump hammer were found in McDonagh's car during a search at Cappincur Industrial Estate.
Where
The stop occurred at Cappincur Industrial Estate, Offaly; McDonagh lives at 126 Arden View, Tullamore.
When
The stop and search took place at 11.10pm on 3 February 2022.
Investigation
Sergeant James O'Sullivan gave evidence about the stop and search.
Charges
McDonagh was charged with possession of two crowbars and a lump hammer with intent to use them in connection with theft or burglary.
In court
Judge Patricia Cronin heard the case at Tullamore District Court.
Sentence
McDonagh was remanded on continuing bail to 13 July 2022, with a €400 poor box contribution as a condition for the Probation Act.
Other details
  • McDonagh told the court he was using the tools to look for discarded scrap metal in a skip outside the buildings.
  • He is a young man, married with children, with no previous convictions.
  • His solicitor Donal Farrelly submitted two letters of commendation, one from Offaly Travellers Movement noting McDonagh is going to set up a Men's Shed.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo crowbars and a lump hammer were found during the search of the car (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatJason McDonagh was stopped by a garda car on mobile patrol at Cappincur Industrial Estate (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatTwo crowbars and a lump hammer were found in his car during the search (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereMcDonagh's address is 126 Arden View, Tullamore (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe stop at Cappincur Industrial Estate occurred at 11.10pm on 3 February (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe stop and search occurred at 11.10pm on February 3 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationSergeant James O'Sullivan gave evidence about the stop and search (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with having in his possession two crowbars and a lump hammer with the intention of using them in connection with theft or burglary (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Cronin remanded McDonagh on continuing bail to 13 July (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Cronin remanded him on continuing bail to July 13 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge asked that €400 be submitted to the court poor box on July 13 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtIf the €400 is submitted, the judge will issue the Probation Act (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh said he was using the bars and hammer to look for discarded scrap metal in a skip outside the buildings (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh is a young man, married with children, with no previous convictions (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor Donal Farrelly submitted two letters of commendation, one from Offaly Travellers Movement noting McDonagh is going to set up a Men's Shed (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh told the guards he was using the tools to look for discarded scrap metal in a skip outside the buildings (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe is a young man, married with children, with no previous convictions (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA letter from Offaly Travellers Movement stated his client is going to set up a Men's Shed (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jun2022
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, its first report
    Car stopped in Midlands industrial estate had hammer and crowbars

    First report of the case; McDonagh remanded on continuing bail to 13 July 2022 with a €400 poor box contribution requested as a condition for the Probation Act.

    accused, Jason McDonagh, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason McDonagh
  2. 15 Jun2022
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Crowbars and hammer found in car stopped at industrial estate in Offaly

    Provides McDonagh's address (126 Arden View), the exact time of the stop (11.10pm), the name of the garda (Sergeant James O'Sullivan), his defence (looking for scrap metal in a skip), his solicitor (Donal Farrelly), his personal circumstances (young, married with children, no previous convictions), two letters of commendation including one from Offaly Travellers Movement, and the specific bail conditions (€400 to court poor box, Probation Act to follow).

    suspect, Jason McDonagh, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason McDonagh