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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 10040Theft (shoplifting) · Co. Kildare

Man serving sentence for manslaughter given nine months for Kilcock shoplifting

Ryan Kearney, who previously had an address in Leixlip, was convicted in July 2025 of the manslaughter of 50-year-old Jeffrey Jackson, an incident at The Lamps, School Street, Kilcock, on February 8, 2024. He was later prosecuted for allegedly stealing Budweiser beer and grocery items from the Lidl and Tesco stores in Kilcock, with the shoplifting date not given in the reports. On 16 April 2026, while serving his sentence, he appeared before Naas District Court from prison, where Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a nine-month term to run with the sentence he is serving.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Ryan Kearney was convicted in July 2025 of the manslaughter of 50-year-old Jeffrey Jackson.
Where
  • The manslaughter took place at The Lamps, School Street, Kilcock.
  • The items were taken from the Lidl and Tesco stores in Kilcock.
When
  • The manslaughter took place on February 8, 2024.
  • The reports do not give the date of the shoplifting.
  • The court appearance and sentence were reported on 16 April 2026.
Other details
Kearney previously had an address in Leixlip.
Charges
Kearney was prosecuted for stealing Budweiser beer and grocery items.
In court
  • Kearney appeared before Naas District Court from prison in connection with the shoplifting allegations.
  • The court was told that Kearney has a release date in 2030.
  • It was stated for the defendant that he is doing well in prison and is seeking a move to an open prison.
  • The defendant wanted the matter heard because delay could affect his move to an open facility.
Sentence
Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a nine-month term to run with the sentence Kearney is serving.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe items were taken from the Lidl and Tesco stores in Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was prosecuted for stealing beer and grocery items. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtKearney appeared before Naas District Court from prison. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe has a release date in 2030. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtIt was stated for the defendant that he is doing well in prison and is seeking a move to an open prison. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant wanted the matter heard because delay could affect his move to an open facility. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan imposed a nine-month term, to run with the sentence he is serving. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherKearney was convicted in July 2025 of manslaughter. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2026
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare man convicted of manslaughter appears in court from prison for shoplifting

    Reports the Naas District Court shoplifting case, the nine-month term and that it runs with his existing sentence. Also notes his July 2025 manslaughter conviction and his release date in 2030.

    convicted, Ryan Kearney, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Kearney