Man accused of multiple theft offences in Limerick and Cork refused bail
The offences are alleged to have occurred on various dates between September 9, 2025 and May 12, 2026 at a number of different retail premises in Kilmallock, Bruff and Charleville.
A MAN who is accused of stealing groceries and other goods from a multitude of shops in Limerick and Cork has been refused bail.
Damien O’Gorman, aged 37, who has an address at Kilbready East, Martinstown, County Limerick was brought before Kilmallock Court on Tuesday after he was charged with 16 counts of theft and three of attempted theft.
The offences are alleged to have occurred on various dates between September 9, 2025 and May 12, 2026 at a number of different retail premises in Kilmallock, Bruff and Charleville.
Opposing bail, Sergeant Ian Cummins expressed concerns the defendant would engage in further criminality if released on bail.
He told Judge Patricia Harney Mr O’Gorman is not dependant on drugs or alcohol and that it will be the State case that there is strong CCTV evidence in the case, linking him to the offences.
Solicitor Ted McCarthy said is client was previously in receipt of Disability Allowance but that this was discontinued and that he was not in receipt of any social welfare benefits for a “considerable period of time”, until recently.
He said Mr O’Gorman currently lives in a “make shift cabin” and that he was arrested without incident at his home on Monday. “He came quietly,” he said.
He came quietly
Giving direct evidence, the defendant confirmed he has provided his mobile phone number to gardai and that he would comply with any bail conditions imposed by the court.
Having considered the objection and Mr McCarthy’s submissions, Judge Harney said she was satisfied the evidence of Sgt Cummins was “well founded” and that it was “reasonably necessary” to refuse bail.
Inspector Gearóid Thompson said a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and he requested an adjournment of the case.
Mr O’Gorman is due to appear in court again next week, via video link from Limerick Prison.