This article is from page 33 of the 2014-05-20 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 33 JPG
TWO Limerick men appeared before a special sitting of Ennis District Court yesterday charged in connection with thefts from cars in Clare GAA grounds on Sunday.
Jonathan McCarthy (23), with and address at Quarry Road, Thomondgate, Limerick and Samuel Quilligan (25), with an address Altamira, Thomondgate, Limerick, are accused of stealing a hurley and € 20 from a car in Sixmilebridge GAA club on May 18.
They are also charged with the theft of a crate of Smirnoff Ice from a car in Broadford GAA club on May 18.
Mr McCarthy is accused of causing criminal damage to a side window of a car in Kildooras, Clonlara on the same day.
Detective Garda John Mulvihill of Killaloe Garda Station gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of Mr McCarthy.
He said in response to two charges, the accused replied, “I’m very sorry”. In reply to the other charge, Mr McCarthy said, “I’m very sorry. I will pay for the costs”.
Detective Garda Bernard Casey of Killaloe Garda Station told the court Mr Quilligan made no comment to charges after caution.
Both men were granted bail subject to a number of conditions.
They were ordered to reside at their addresses; observe a curfew between 11pm and 7am and be available for inspection to gardaí.
They were ordered not to drive any motor vehicles until the case is resolved.
Both men were also ordered to stay out of Clare except for court business. Solicitor for both accused, John Herbert, told the court Mr McCarthy intends to receive immediate psychiatric treatment.
Judge Mary Larkin said Mr McCarthy must notify gardaí of any change in his address.
Both men were assigned legal aid after Mr Herbert said they were suitable candidates.
A third person, Danika Frahill (22) also appeared before the court.
Ms Frahill, with an address at Caherdavin Shopping Centre Apartments, Limerick, is charged with handling a stolen Nokia mobile phone at Shannon Garda Station on May 18. Detective Garda Stephen Ryan of Shannon Garda Station said Ms Frahill made no reply to charge after caution.
Ms Herbert told Judge Larkin that Ms Frahill is presently out of work and a suitable candidate for legal aid. The accused was granted bail on the same conditions as Mr Quilligan and Mr McCarthy.
All three were remanded on bail to appear at Killaloe District Court on July 1 for DPP’s directions.