Ireland Three men charged over spate of golf club burglaries in Midlands
Three young men were arrested and charged after a search in Ashbourne, County Meath, in connection with burglaries at Portlaoise Golf Club, Rathdowney, Birr and Athlone. They are due to appear at Tullamore District Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested16 Feb
4 reports - Charged19 Feb
2 reports - In court16 Feb
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports53 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe search followed burglaries at a number of golf clubs around the country in recent days. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo vehicles were seized during the search. (garda.ie, offalyexpress.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whatThree men were arrested. (garda.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatTwo of the arrested men are in their 20s. (garda.ie)
- whatOne of the arrested men is in his late teens. (garda.ie)
- whatThree men were arrested following a Garda search operation relating to golf club burglaries (irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo vehicles were seized during the search operation (irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo of the arrested men are in their 20s and one is in his late teens (irishtimes.com, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThree young men are in Garda custody (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatTwo vehicles were seized as part of the search operation (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- whatTwo of the men are aged in their 20s and one is in his late teens (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThree young men are in custody following raids on golf clubs (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThree men were arrested, two in their 20s and one in his late teens (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatTwo of the men are in their 20s and the third is in his late teens. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThree young men were arrested in relation to a garda investigation into raids on golf clubs in Offaly and other parts of Ireland. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThree young men were arrested in relation to a garda investigation into raids on golf clubs. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe search was at a premises in Ashbourne, County Meath. (garda.ie)
- whereThe three men are detained in a number of Garda stations in the midlands. (garda.ie)
- whereA search was carried out at a premises in Ashbourne, County Meath (irishtimes.com)
- wherePortlaoise Golf Club and Rathdowney were targeted on St Valentine's night (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- whereClubs in Birr and Athlone were also hit in recent days (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe suspects were detained in a number of Garda Stations in the Midlands (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereA search was carried out at a premises in Ashbourne, Co Meath (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereGardaí searched a premises in Ashbourne, County Meath, on Thursday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- whereGolf clubs in Birr and Athlone were also hit in recent days. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Thursday evening, 16 February 2023. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- whenA search of a premises in Ashbourne, Co Meath was carried out on Thursday evening, 16th February 2023 (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out as part of Operation Thor by Gardaí from the Laois/Offaly and Meath Divisions. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe operation was called Operation Thor (irishtimes.com)
- investigationAll three men are detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 in Garda Stations in the midlands (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThey can be detained for up to 7 days (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe suspects were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe suspects can be detained for up to seven days (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- investigationOperation Thor was launched in November 2015 (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationOperation Thor is designed to tackle the anticipated increase in burglaries in winter months (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of Operation Thor. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí from the Laois/Offaly and Meath Divisions carried out a search of a premises in Ashbourne, County Meath on Thursday evening, 16 February, as part of Operation Thor. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out following burglaries at a number of golf clubs around the country in recent days. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe three suspects were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 at a number of Garda Stations in the Midlands. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe men were arrested after a search in Meath as part of Operation Thor. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe three suspects were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 in Garda Stations in the Midlands. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe three men are charged in connection with the golf club burglaries investigation. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe three men have been charged in connection with the investigation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThree men have been charged in connection with the investigation. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe three men are expected to appear before Tullamore District Court on Monday 20 February 2023 at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
- courtAll three are detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. (garda.ie)
- courtThey can be detained for up to seven days. (garda.ie)
- courtThree men are due to appear in court on Monday morning charged in connection with burglaries at golf clubs. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe three men are expected to appear before Tullamore District Court on Monday at 10.30am. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe three men are due to appear in court in Tullamore on Monday. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- otherOperation Thor was launched in November 2015 to tackle winter burglaries (offalyexpress.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherTwo of the men are in their 20s and one is in his late teens. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Feb2023Three men to appear in court in Midlands in connection with spate of golf club burglaries
Reports the arrest and charging of three men following a search in Ashbourne, Co Meath, under Operation Thor, in connection with multiple golf club burglaries across the Midlands.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male - 19 Feb2023Three men to appear in court in Tullamore in connection with golf club burglaries
Reports the arrest, charging and upcoming court appearance of three men linked to a series of golf club burglaries across Offaly, Laois and Westmeath, carried out under Operation Thor.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male - 19 Feb2023Three due in court over series of golf club robberies
Provides the specific court date (Monday 20 February at 10:30am), the ages of the three men (two in their 20s, one in his late teens), that two vehicles were seized, and that the search was part of Operation Thor.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male - 17 Feb2023Three men arrested after series of raids on golf clubs including one in Offaly
Confirms the search took place on Thursday evening 16 February in Ashbourne, Co Meath; two vehicles were seized; the three men (two in their 20s, one in his late teens) were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 for up to seven days; the operation is named Operation Thor, launched in November 2015 to tackle winter burglaries.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male - 17 Feb2023Arrests made by Gardaí as Laois Offaly golf clubs raided
Provides details of the arrest: search in Ashbourne on 16 February 2023, two vehicles seized, ages of suspects (two in 20s, one late teens), detention under Section 50 in Midlands Garda stations, and background on Operation Thor launched in November 2015.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male - 17 Feb2023Three men arrested over spate of golf club burglaries
Reports the initial arrest and search details, including the operation name (Operation Thor), the specific search location (Ashbourne, Co Meath), the ages of the suspects (two in their 20s, one in his late teens), and their detention under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 for up to 7 days.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male - 16 Feb2023Operation Thor – 3 Men Arrested, Golf Club Burglaries – 16th February 2023
Reports the initial arrest and detention of three men following a search in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, as part of Operation Thor, prior to their later charging at Tullamore District Court.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male - 16 Feb2023Court Appearances – Operation Thor – 3 Men Arrested - Golf Club Burglaries – 16th February 2023
Confirms the specific court date and time: Tullamore District Court, Monday 20 February 2023 at 10:30am.
suspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male