Ireland Man returned for trial on criminal damage charges in Roscommon
Kevin Kelly, 26, of Sligo, is charged with causing €145,661 in criminal damage to Kilronan Castle Hotel, Keadue, Boyle, on 24 December 2020, along with arson, trespass, and theft of a lighter. The property belongs to Andrew McGovern. Kelly appeared at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 28 September 2021, where Judge Deirdre Gearty returned him for trial to Roscommon Circuit Court on 20 October 2021. He was remanded on the same bail conditions as previously.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Sep
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Kevin Kelly, 26, of Sligo, is charged with causing €145,661 in criminal damage to the building and contents of Kilronan Castle Hotel.
- He is charged with damaging by fire a downstairs carpet and hallway belonging to another through arson.
- He is charged with entering 38 O'Carolan Court as a trespasser and stealing a lighter.
- Where
- The damaged property is at Kilronan Castle Hotel, Keadue, Boyle, County Roscommon.
- When
- The incident occurred on 24 December 2020.
- Charges
- He is charged with criminal damage, arson, trespass, and theft.
- In court
- The case was heard at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 28 September 2021.
- Judge Deirdre Gearty returned the defendant for trial to Roscommon Circuit Court on 20 October 2021.
- He was remanded on the same bail conditions as previously.
- Other details
- The victim is Andrew McGovern, owner of Kilronan Castle Hotel.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe is charged with causing €145,661 in criminal damage to the building and contents (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whatHe is charged with stealing a lighter (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whatHe is charged with damaging by fire a downstairs carpet and hallway belonging to another through arson (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whereThe damaged property belongs to Andrew McGovern at Kilronan Castle Hotel, Keadue, Boyle (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 24 December 2020 (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whenThe trespass and theft charges occurred on the same date and location as the criminal damage (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whenThe damage occurred on 24 December 2020. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- chargeHe is also charged with arson (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe book of evidence was served in the matter (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtJudge Deirdre Gearty returned the defendant for trial to Roscommon Circuit Court on 20 October (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtHe was remanded on the same bail conditions as previously (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe defendant was represented by solicitor John Anderson (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtRoscommon State Solicitor Kieran Madigan said the book of evidence had been served. (leitrimobserver.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Oct2021Charged with causing almost €150,000 in criminal damage to Kilronan Castle
Reports the return for trial at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court, listing all charges (criminal damage, arson, trespass, theft of a lighter, and a second arson charge) and confirming the trial date of 20 October 2021 at Roscommon Circuit Court.
accused, Kevin Kelly, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Kellyvictim, Andrew McGovern, male, irish (judged from name)Andrew McGovern - 29 Sep2021Man charged with causing almost €150,000 damage to local hotel
Provides full detail of all four charges (criminal damage, arson, trespass, theft), names Judge Deirdre Gearty, State Solicitor Kieran Madigan, and defence solicitor John Anderson, confirms the trial date of 20 October, and notes remand on previous bail conditions.
victim, Andrew McGovern, male, irish (judged from name)Andrew McGovernsuspect, Kevin Kelly, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Kelly