Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1669Money laundering · Co. Limerick

Richard Treacy pleads guilty to money laundering at Special Criminal Court

Richard Treacy, a 36-year-old man from Garryowen, Co Limerick, pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court on 15 May 2025 to a money laundering charge under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. The charge relates to renovation work carried out at his home on Downey Street between 1 January 2014 and 12 January 2021, which he allegedly knew or was reckless as to whether was the proceeds of criminal conduct. The matter had originally been listed for a two-week trial before the three-judge, non-jury court. Sentencing was adjourned to 21 July 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted15 May
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Richard Treacy pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge relating to renovation work at his home.
  • He knew or was reckless as to whether the renovation work was the proceeds of criminal conduct and disguised the true source of the property.
Where
The renovation work was carried out at his home on Downey Street, Garryowen, Co Limerick.
When
The alleged money laundering occurred between 1 January 2014 and 12 January 2021.
Charges
The offence is under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010.
In court
  • The matter was heard at the Special Criminal Court before a three-judge, non-jury panel presided over by Ms Justice Karen O'Connor.
  • The matter was originally listed for a two-week trial.
Sentence
Sentencing was adjourned to 21 July 2025.
Other details
Richard Treacy is a 36-year-old man.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTreacy pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge relating to renovation work at his home. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe knew or was reckless as to whether the renovation work was the proceeds of criminal conduct and disguised the true source of the property. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereTreacy lives on Downey Street, Garryowen, Co Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged money laundering occurred between 1 January 2014 and 12 January 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe offence is under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matter was originally listed for a two-week trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceSentencing was adjourned to 21 July 2025. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 May2025
    Convictedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man pleads guilty to money laundering at Special Criminal Court

    First report of the guilty plea; sentencing adjourned to 21 July 2025.

    convicted, Richard Treacy, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Treacy