Limerick man faces 29 charges over thefts from cars in city suburbs

A MAN has appeared in court via video-link in connection with thefts from vehicles in Castletroy and Annacotty.

Micahel McCarthy, aged 36, with an address at Kilmurray View Halting Site, Castletroy, Limerick city is charged with a total of 29 offences.

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Community Policing Gardaí in Henry Street, with support from Castleconnell, arrested the accused on Wednesday, August 20. He was charged with 29 offences and brought before Nenagh District Court on Friday, August 22 where he was remanded in custody.

Mr McCarthy appeared in Limerick District Court via video-link on Wednesday, August 27.

The 29 charges include 16 counts of unauthorised interference with a vehicle contrary to Section 113 of the  Road Traffic Act; six thefts from vehicles contrary to Section 4 of Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001; one taking a pedal bicycle without authority contrary to Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act; and two trespass offences contrary to Section 13 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place at locations in Castletroy and Annacotty between June 16 and August 19, 2025.

Solicitor Tom Kiely represented Mr McCarthy during the brief procedural matter.

Sergeant Aisling O’Neill, who represented the State, said DPP directions are awaited. She applied for Mr McCarthy to be remanded in continuing custody for directions.

Judge Fiona Brennan granted the application. Mr McCarthy is to appear via video-link at Limerick District Court on Tuesday, September 9.