Friday 30 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. 14276Burglary · Co. Dublin

Man with 106 previous convictions avoids jail after Dublin burglary

A person was in their house on Synge Court in Dublin when they woke to find a man, David Cooney, in the bedroom; the articles give no incident date. Gardaí identified Cooney after a blood sample was taken from the patio of the house. Cooney, who has 106 previous convictions, was dealt with by the Central Criminal Court, which heard the case, and he avoided jail, as reported on 10 March 2025. Cooney's age, nationality and the charge against him are not given in the articles.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The case concerns a burglary in which the occupier woke to find Cooney in the bedroom.
Where
The house was on Synge Court in Dublin.
When
The articles give no date for the incident, and the court outcome was reported on 10 March 2025.
Investigation
Gardaí identified Cooney after a blood sample was taken from the patio of the house.
Charges
The articles do not state the charge brought against Cooney.
In court
The Central Criminal Court heard the case.
Sentence
Cooney avoided a jail term, and the articles give no further sentence details.
Other details
Cooney has 106 previous convictions.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCooney broke into a house where the occupier awoke to find him in the bedroom. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe house was on Synge Court in Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • investigationGardaí identified Cooney after a blood sample was taken from the patio of the house. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe Central Criminal Court heard the case. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceCooney avoided jail. (gript.ie)
  • otherCooney has 106 previous convictions. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Mar2025
    Sentencedgript.ie, first report
    Man with 106 previous convictions avoids jail after burglary - Gript

    Reports the Central Criminal Court outcome: David Cooney, who has 106 previous convictions, avoided jail. The article gives no incident date.

    convicted, David Cooney, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Cooneyvictim