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Case No. 13907Theft · Co. Kildare · 27 Jan 2025

Two men appear in court accused of stealing concrete blocks in Monasterevin

Peter Lynch (37) and Martin O'Connor (34) are each accused of stealing €400 worth of concrete blocks from Kill Hill, Monasterevin, Co Kildare, on January 27, 2025. Both appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on April 23, 2025, when a garda sergeant told the court that DPP directions were required. Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case to May 12 for DPP directions. The articles report no sentence, and the adjournment to May 12 is the latest development.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men appeared in court accused of stealing concrete blocks.
Where
The concrete blocks were allegedly stolen from Kill Hill, Monasterevin, Co Kildare.
When
The theft allegedly happened on January 27, 2025.
Other details
The suspects are Peter Lynch, aged 37, and Martin O'Connor, aged 34.
Charges
Each man is accused of stealing €400 worth of concrete blocks.
In court
  • The men appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on April 23, 2025.
  • Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case to May 12 for DPP directions.
Investigation
A garda sergeant, Colin O'Leary, told the court that DPP directions were required.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men appeared in court accused of stealing concrete blocks. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe concrete blocks were allegedly stolen from Kill Hill, Monasterevin, Co Kildare. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft allegedly happened on January 27. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant told the court that DPP directions were required. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeEach man is accused of stealing €400 worth of concrete blocks. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe men appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the case to May 12 for DPP directions. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Apr2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Men appear in court in the Midlands accused of stealing concrete blocks

    Names both accused, gives their ages and addresses, and reports the court appearance and adjournment to May 12 for DPP directions.

    accused, Peter Lynch, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Peter Lynchaccused, Martin O'Connor, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin O'Connor