Brian O'Connor sentenced for burglary at Dublin pub

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Brian O'Connor was sentenced to three years, with the final nine months suspended, for burglary at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 26 February 2020. The burglary happened at McGrath's Pub in Drumcondra, Dublin, after O'Connor entered through the roof and broke through ceiling boards.

The court heard that gardaí found O'Connor hiding in the pub attic after a carpenter alerted them to the break-in. Judge Melanie Greally noted the substantial damage and accepted that he intended to steal alcohol and cash. O'Connor had pleaded guilty and had 103 previous convictions.