Ireland Teenager accused of burglary in Laois
A 15-year-old boy from Laois, who cannot be named because of his age, is accused of burglary at an address in Portlaoise between 15 and 18 February 2023. It is alleged that a window was broken and power tools valued at €850 were stolen. The boy appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 12 July 2026, where solicitor Philip Meagher said he was unable to act in the normal way because of an ongoing dispute over legal aid. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on September 28.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 15-year-old boy is accused of burglary at an address in Portlaoise, Laois.
- It is alleged that a window was broken to gain entry.
- It is alleged that power tools valued at €850 were stolen.
- Where
- The alleged burglary was at an address in Portlaoise, County Laois.
- When
- The alleged burglary took place between 15 and 18 February 2023.
- Weapon
- No weapon is mentioned in the reports.
- Charges
- The boy is accused of burglary; the sources describe this as an allegation.
- Investigation
- Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court what was alleged about the burglary.
- In court
- The boy appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, reported on 12 July 2026.
- Solicitor Philip Meagher said he was unable to assist in the normal way due to an ongoing dispute over legal aid.
- Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on September 28. The article text is cut off at September 2, but the key facts give the 28th.
- Other details
- The boy has a Laois address and cannot be named due to his age.
8 statements extracted from the articles
- whatIt was alleged that a window was broken and power tools valued at €850 were stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged burglary was at an address in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged burglary took place between 15 and 18 February 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeA 15-year-old boy is accused of burglary at an address in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe teenager appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtA solicitor said he was unable to assist in the normal way due to an ongoing dispute over legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on September 28. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe boy has a Laois address and cannot be named due to his age. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Jul2026Teenager accused of burglary in Laois
Court appearance of a 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named, on a burglary charge. Adds the alleged method (broken window), the value of the power tools stolen (€850), the adjournment date, and the solicitor's comment about the legal aid dispute.
accused, 15, male