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A MAN who damaged two cars in Kilkee has been handed a six-month [EMmKour
Jason Tupper (22), who is from Doonaha, Kilkee, but who is living in Limerick, pleaded guilty to dam- aging the cars.
Detective Garda Oliver Downes told Kilrush District Court that the cars were damaged in Kilkee last October. €150 worth of damage was done to one, while €186 worth of damage was done to the other. He said the accused admitted being in- volved in both incidents.
Defending solicitor Eugene O’ Kelly said his client “was acting stupidly” and had consumed alcohol at the time. He said the accused wanted an opportunity to pay compensation.
The court heard the accused has a number of previous convictions, mainly for public order.
Judge Joseph Mangan imposed a six-month jail term and fixed a bond in the event of an appeal.