Named in reporting
John O'Connor
Born between August 1977 and April 1978, from the ages reported. 5 reports across 1 case, 25 Apr 2025 to 27 Aug 2025
Other people with this name: born 1967 (1 case), born between October 1989 and October 1990 (1 case), age not given (2 cases)
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Accused
- Born
- Between August 1977 and April 1978, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Theft
- Where
- Co. Donegal
- Reporting
- 5 reports, 25 Apr 2025 to 27 Aug 2025
- Outlets
- donegallive.ie, leitrimobserver.ie
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Cases
latest first- Man remanded in custody over Donegal autoparts theft charges Theft · Co. Donegal
John O'Connor, 47, of Dublin, is charged with six counts of theft, including autoparts and coal, across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim, with a total value of €8,034. He was arrested on 23 April 2025 at St Andrew Street Post Office in Dublin by Donegal gardaí and appeared at Sligo District Court the following day, where bail was refused. He has been held in Castlerea Prison since, appearing by videolink on 10 July, 31 July and 27 August 2025. The DPP indicated the matter can be dealt with by summary disposal on a plea of guilty, and he was remanded in custody to appear at Ballyshannon District Court on 5 September 2025.
In court, 25 Apr 2025Accused · 5 reports
Timeline
every report naming John O'Connor, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 27 Aug2025Alleged serial thief will avoid circuit court trial if he pleads guilty in Donegalaccused, John O'Connor, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Connor
- 1 Aug2025Man charged with autoparts thefts in Donegal says case is ‘going on too long’accused, John O'Connor, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Connor
- 10 Jul2025Man accused of Donegal autoparts theft spree appears in court via videolinkaccused, John O'Connor, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Connor
- 10 Jul2025No bail for man charged with alleged theft spree in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrimaccused, John O'Connor, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Connor
- 25 Apr2025No bail for man charged with alleged theft spree in Leitrim, Donegal and Sligoaccused, John O'Connor, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Connor
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