This article is from page 16 of the 2012-05-29 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 16 JPG
A TALENTED musician who has pleaded guilty to charges of theft of food, including a plate of chicken and pork has been told to concentrate on his music.
Judge Patrick Durcan was addressing Daryl Feely (18) of 92 Inis Clar, Kiladysert Road, at Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
Mr Feely pleaded guilty to the theft of sandwiches from Lynch’s Centra, Gort Road, Ennis on November 17 (2011). He was also charged with entering the West County Hotel as a trespasser to commit theft on September 28 (2011)
Inspector Tom Kennedy said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed summary disposal of the matters.
He told the court that the accused was discovered in the kitchen of the West County trying to take a chicken breast and two pork chops at around 4am on September 28.
The court heard that Mr Feely has no previous convictions.
Solicitor Daragh Hassett told the court that his client has a talent for music but had previously experienced problems with alcohol and drugs.
He said Mr Feely is involved a music programme run by the Clare Youth Services and plays with a local band.
Judge Patrick Durcan noted that Mr Feely is a talented musician who has the gift of playing music.
He commended Mr Feely for making a “very good effort” to deal with his problems. Judge Durcan, “Concentrate on your music and nothing else.”
He adjourned sentencing until July 18 to see if Mr Feely continues to make progress.