This article is from page 14 of the 2014-11-25 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 14 JPG
A KILRUSH man accused of stealing ladies underwear has said the charge is all a “mix-up”.
Jonathan Kenny (30), with an address at Elm Drive, Kilrush is charged with stealing female underwear from Penny’s Shop, Francis Street, Ennis on November 3, 2014.
Mr Kenny appeared before Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
Inspector John O’Sullivan handed in a schedule of the arrest, charge and caution of the accused.
Insp O’Sullivan told Judge Patrick Durcan the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed the matter suitable for disposal in the district court.
Defence solicitor John Casey said his client could be put on his election in respect of the charge.
Judge Durcan put the charge to Mr Kenny and asked him if he wanted to have the case heard in the district court or before a Judge and jury in the circuit court.
Mr Kenny elected to have his case heard in the district court.
After reading out details of the charge in the busy courtroom, Judge Durcan put it to Mr Kenny, who was standing near the dock, that he seemed “amused” by the matter.
“I noticed when I read the charge to you, a grin spread from your right ear to your left”, the Judge said.
Mr Kenny replied that the alleged incident sounded different when it was read out.
“It was just a mix-up between me and my girlfriend”, he added.
Mr Casey said he required a short adjournment of the case.
Mr Kenny was remanded on bail to appear again at Ennis District Court on December 10, when he is due to indicate how he intends pleading to the charge.