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Case No. 8296Unauthorised taking of vehicles and related theft · Co. Limerick

Teenager charged with 11 offences over car thefts in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary

A Limerick City teenager, now 15, is charged with 11 offences, mainly alleged car thefts across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary in 2024 and early 2025, when he was 13. The alleged offences include incidents at O'Brien's Park, Clare Street, Limerick, on July 4, 2024, and at Woodview Service Station, Cahir, on December 1, 2024. Gardaí arrested him at Oberstown Detention Facility and charged him at Ennis Garda Station in the presence of his mother, and the DPP has directed that the case go forward to the circuit court on indictment. At the Children's Court in Ennis, reported on August 6, 2026, no bail application was made and Judge Adrian Harris remanded him in detention to Oberstown, with a Section 75 hearing set for Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on September 1.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Aug
  4. In court6 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A Limerick City teenager, now 15, is charged with 11 offences, mainly alleged car thefts in 2024 and early 2025 when he was 13.
Where
  • The alleged offences span Clare, Limerick and Tipperary, including four locations in Limerick in 2024.
  • Alleged thefts were at O'Brien's Park, Clare Street, Limerick, on July 4, 2024, and at University Hospital Limerick on September 17, 2024.
  • Alleged thefts were at Patrick Street, Clarecastle, Co Clare, on September 23, 2024, and at Dunnes Stores Car Park, Ennis, on January 16, 2025.
  • Alleged offences were at Woodview Service Station, Cahir, Tipperary, on December 1, 2024, and at Tesco Car Park, Ennis, on February 8, 2025.
Charges
  • He is charged with seven car thefts, one attempted car theft, theft of a pedal cycle and stealing petrol.
  • The charges include unlawful taking of vehicles under Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act, and stealing petrol worth €25.96 at Woodview Service Station.
  • He is charged with attempting to steal a Toyota Silver Aqua from Tesco Car Park, Ennis, on February 8, 2025.
Investigation
  • Gardaí arrested him at Oberstown Detention Facility; the date of arrest is not given.
  • He was charged at Ennis Garda Station in the presence of his mother.
In court
  • The DPP has directed that the case go forward to the circuit court on indictment.
  • At the Children's Court in Ennis, reported on August 6, 2026, he was charged with the 11 offences and no application for bail was made.
  • Judge Adrian Harris remanded him in detention to Oberstown Detention Facility.
  • A Section 75 hearing is to take place at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on September 1.
Sentence
No sentence is reported; he remains on remand in detention at Oberstown.
22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA teenager from Limerick City was charged in connection with alleged car thefts across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary committed when he was 13. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereOne alleged theft was at University Hospital Limerick on September 17, 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe teenager is charged with car thefts at Patrick Street, Clarecastle, Co Clare on September 23, 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe teenager is charged with taking a vehicle from Woodview Service Station in Cahir, Tipperary, on December 1, 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereOne alleged car theft was at O’Brien’s Park, Clare Street, Limerick, on July 4, 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereAlleged car thefts were also at Patrick Street, Clarecastle, Co Clare, on September 23, 2024, and at Dunnes Stores Car Park, Ennis, on January 16, 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested the teenager at Oberstown Detention Facility. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested him at Oberstown Detention Facility and charged him at Ennis Garda Station in the presence of his mother. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager has been charged with 11 offences, mainly alleged car thefts during 2024 and early 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager is charged with unlawful taking of vehicles at four locations in Limerick in 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager is charged with seven car thefts, one attempted car theft, theft of a pedal cycle and stealing petrol. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager was charged at Ennis Garda Station in the presence of his mother. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with seven car thefts, one attempted car theft, theft of a pedal cycle and stealing petrol. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with unlawful taking of vehicles under Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act at four locations in Limerick in 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with attempting to steal a Toyota Silver Aqua from Tesco Car Park, Ennis, on February 8, 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with unlawfully taking a vehicle and stealing petrol worth €25.96 at Woodview Service Station, Cahir, on December 1, 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has directed that the case go forward to the circuit court on indictment. (limerickleader.ie, limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThere was no application for bail. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Adrian Harris remanded the teenager in detention to Oberstown Detention Facility. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtA Section 75 hearing is to take place at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on September 1. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtAt the Children’s Court in Ennis, the boy, now 15, was charged with 11 offences, mainly alleged car thefts during 2024 and early 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Harris remanded him in detention to Oberstown, with a Section 75 hearing set for Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on September 1. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Aug2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, follow-up
    Limerick teen charged with spate of car thefts across Mid West at age of 13

    First report of this case. Gives the charge list, the arrest and charging details, the DPP direction to the Circuit Court, and the remand to Oberstown with a Section 75 hearing on September 1.

    accused, 15, male
  2. 6 Aug2026
    Chargedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick teenager charged in children's court with spate of car thefts

    First report of this case. Covers charges across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary, the boy's arrest and charge, the DPP direction to the circuit court, and the remand to Oberstown.

    accused, 15, male