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Case No. 20586Theft; obstructing a garda investigation · Co. Limerick · 22 Mar 2022

Second man charged over alleged fertiliser heist in Limerick

An alleged fertiliser theft from Kerry Co-op at Glendarragh, Newcastle West, and the storage of fertiliser and a flatbed trailer on farmland at Crean, Athlacca, both took place on 22 March 2022. In May, Noel Greaney, aged 38, of Broadford, Co Limerick, was charged with four offences, including the alleged theft. Joe Power, aged 27, of Crean, Athlacca, was arrested, taken to Rathkeale garda station and later charged, and he appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty at Newcastle West Court by 23 June 2023. The latest development is that Mr Power was remanded on bail to appear again at Newcastle West Court in September for the book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A second man, Joe Power, has been charged in connection with an alleged fertiliser heist in County Limerick.
Where
The alleged fertiliser theft was from Kerry Co-op at Glendarragh, Newcastle West.
When
The alleged theft and the alleged storage of fertiliser and a trailer took place on 22 March 2022.
Charges
  • Mr Power is accused of assisting in storing fertiliser and a flatbed trailer on farmland at Crean, Athlacca, with intent to impede a garda investigation.
  • In May, Noel Greaney, aged 38, of Broadford, Co Limerick, was charged with four offences, including alleged theft of fertiliser.
Other details
  • The fertiliser belonged to Kerry Co-op and was valued at €28,680, and the flatbed trailer was valued at €20,000 and belonged to a named individual.
  • Mr Power made no reply to the charge after caution.
Investigation
Detective Garda Patrick Lee said Mr Power was arrested in Athlacca and taken to Rathkeale garda station, where he was later charged.
In court
  • Mr Power, aged 27, of Crean, Athlacca, appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty at Newcastle West Court.
  • The prosecution said there was no objection to bail, subject to conditions.
  • Bail conditions include residing in Crean, being available to gardaí, signing on at Bruff garda station each Tuesday, and having no contact with co-accused or alleged witnesses.
  • Judge Gearty granted Mr Power legal aid.
  • The matter is for trial on indictment in the circuit court.
  • Mr Power was remanded on bail to appear before Newcastle West Court in September for the book of evidence.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA second man has been charged in connection with an alleged fertiliser heist in County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Patrick Lee said Mr Power was arrested in Athlacca that morning and taken to Rathkeale garda station, where he was later charged. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMr Power is accused of assisting in storing fertiliser and a flatbed trailer on farmland at Crean, Athlacca, on March 22, 2022, with intent to impede a garda investigation. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeIn May, Noel Greaney, aged 38, of Broadford, Co Limerick, was charged with four offences. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeGreaney is alleged to have stolen fertiliser valued at €28,680 from Kerry Co-op at Glendarragh, Newcastle West, on March 22, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJoe Power, aged 27, of Crean, Athlacca, appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty at Newcastle West Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution said there was no objection to bail, subject to conditions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter is for trial on indictment in the circuit court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtBail conditions include residing in Crean, being available to gardaí, signing on at Bruff garda station each Tuesday, and having no contact with co-accused or alleged witnesses. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMr Power was remanded on bail to appear before Newcastle West Court in September for the book of evidence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Gearty granted Mr Power legal aid. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMr Power made no reply to the charge after caution. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe fertiliser belonged to Kerry Co-op and was valued at €28,680. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe flatbed trailer was valued at €20,000 and belonged to a named individual. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jun2023
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Second man charged over fertiliser heist in Limerick

    Adds the charge against Joe Power, his court appearance and bail conditions, the arrest and charge details, and the earlier May charges against co-accused Noel Greaney.

    accused, Joe Power, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joe Poweraccused, Noel Greaney, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Greaney