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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21153Robbery · Co. Louth

Two men in court over Drogheda robberies

Two men in their 30s were charged in connection with robberies at three premises in Drogheda, Co Louth, on 6, 8 and 9 May 2023, where staff were allegedly threatened. A garda told Drogheda District Court on 11 May 2023 that CCTV, clothing and a car linked the accused to the offences. Judge Eirinn McKiernan refused bail to one accused, and no bail application was made for the second at that time. Both men were remanded in custody to appear by video link at the same court the following Monday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two men in their 30s were charged in connection with recent robberies in Drogheda, Co Louth.
  • €500 was allegedly taken in the first robbery and €400 in the third robbery.
  • Nothing was taken at the second premises because it did not have a cash till.
Where
  • One robbery was allegedly at Four Star Pizza on Peter Street, Drogheda, on 6 May.
  • One robbery was allegedly at Circle K on North Road, Drogheda, on 8 May.
  • One robbery was allegedly at Applegreen Filling Station on Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda, on 9 May.
Weapon
One accused was allegedly armed with a meat cleaver and threatened staff, demanding the contents of the tills.
Other details
One accused allegedly acted as the driver and look-out for the co-accused.
Investigation
A garda told the court that CCTV, clothing and a car recovered by gardaí linked the accused to the offences.
In court
  • A bail application was made by a solicitor on behalf of one accused at Drogheda District Court, and Judge Eirinn McKiernan refused bail.
  • The judge cited the nature and seriousness of the charges and the strength and nature of the evidence in refusing bail.
  • No bail application was made for the second accused at that time.
  • The judge remanded both men in custody to appear by video link at the same court the following Monday.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • what€500 was taken in the first robbery. (rte.ie)
  • what€400 was taken in the third robbery. (rte.ie)
  • whatNothing was taken at the second premises because it did not have a cash till. (rte.ie)
  • whereOne robbery was at Four Star Pizza on Peter Street, Drogheda, on 6 May. (rte.ie)
  • whereOne robbery was at Circle K on North Road, Drogheda, on 8 May. (rte.ie)
  • whereOne robbery was at Applegreen Filling Station on Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda, on 9 May. (rte.ie)
  • weaponOne accused was armed with a meat cleaver and threatened staff. (rte.ie)
  • investigationCCTV, clothing and a car recovered by gardaí linked the accused to the offences. (rte.ie)
  • chargeTwo men in their 30s appeared in court charged in connection with recent robberies in Drogheda. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused bail because of the nature and seriousness of the charges and the strength and nature of the evidence. (rte.ie)
  • courtNo bail application was made for the second accused at that time. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded both men in custody to appear by video link at the same court the following Monday. (rte.ie)
  • otherOne accused allegedly acted as the driver and look-out for the co-accused. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 May2023
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Two men in court over Drogheda robberies

    First report of the court appearance of two men accused of three Drogheda robberies; bail was refused and both were remanded in custody to appear by video link the following Monday.

    accused, 30s, maleaccused, 30s, male