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A MAN who stole a bottle of port and a can of cider from a pub in En- nis has been jailed for 30 days.
Polish national Piotr Baran (31), of Mill Road, Ennis, Baran pleaded guilty to entering Cruise’s bar, Ab- bey Street, Ennis, as a trespasser, with intent to stealing alcohol, last Wednesday, March 28.
Garda Andy Monaghan told the court he arrested the accused at the Queen’s Hotel, Ennis, at 11.20am that morning. When charged, he had
nothing to say.
Defending solicitor Gearoid Wil- liams said his client has a serious drink problem.
He said he went into the hotel and this particular bar was being cleaned. He went behind the bar and took a bottle of port and a can of cider, val- ued at €7.40.
Judge Joseph Mangan said he would remand the accused in custo- dy to appear at Ennis District Court on Friday.
Mr Williams replied, “I am charged with stealing €7 worth of drink.
The €7 wasn’t even lost. The door was open, I went in… it is so minor it would be entirely inappropriate to remand (the accused) in custody.”
Judge Joseph Mangan imposed a four month jail sentence. The solici- tor asked for this to be suspended.
“This man has just taken €7 worth. The facts that have been proved against him is he did this… A person with a clean record gets four months bear no ee
The judge later reduced the jail term to 30 days and fixed recognisances in the event of an appeal.