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Attempted murderer on bail for breaking into Conor McGregor's pub when he helped rob delivery driver
Summary
Charlie Darcy (35), of John's Lane West, Dublin 8, appeared before Judge Orla Crowe in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court at the sentencing stage. He pleaded guilty to counts of taking a vehicle without consent and possession of stolen property on separate occasions between December 14 and 16, 2021. The court heard that Darcy was on bail for the burglary of the Marble Arch pub in Drimnagh, for which he previously pleaded guilty, as well as for possession of a firearm at Longs Place, Dublin 8, on December 18, 2021. Darcy and his accomplice in the pub break-in, Jason Paget (35), were both jailed for four and a half years for those earlier offences. For the current charges, Judge Crowe imposed a consecutive two-year sentence. The court noted that Darcy is currently in custody serving the sentence for the Marble Arch burglary and will begin the new two-year term upon its conclusion early next year. Defense counsel Keith Spencer BL stated that Darcy was under pressure to repay a debt and struggling with addiction, but noted he has tried to better himself in custody. The judge acknowledged Darcy's good conduct and academic achievements while imposing the sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Attempted murderer on bail for breaking into Conor McGregor's pub when he helped rob delivery driver. Charges or matters: counts of taking a vehicle without the consent of its owner and possession of stolen property on separate occasions between December 14 and 16, 2021; another charge which occurred two days after the robbery of the pizza delivery man; one count of burglary at Marble Arch pub, Benbulbin Road, Drimnagh on August 12, 2021 and also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm at Longs Place, Dublin 8 on December 18, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 14 Incident
- December 16, 2021 Incident
- August 12, 2021 Incident
- December 18, 2021 Incident
- 2023-11-23 Publication
Why: The driver reported the incident to the gardaí, but wasn't able to provide an accurate description of the men because they had their hoods up. CNI source report
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: counts of taking a vehicle without the consent of its owner and possession of stolen property on separate occasions between December 14 and 16, 2021; another charge which occurred two days after the robbery of the pizza delivery man; one count of burglary at Marble Arch pub, Benbulbin Road, Drimnagh on August 12, 2021 and also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm at Longs Place, Dublin 8 on December 18, 2021 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Darcy and his accomplice in the Marble Arch break-in, notorious sex offender Jason Paget (35), were both jailed for four and a half years. He said that Darcy "was under direct pressure because he had accumulated a debt" and that "in a bid to repay that, he was trying to acquire property." Mr Spencer said Darcy was at the "bottom of addiction" and in a "dark place" when he committed the crimes, but that "he is capable of recovery." He said that since entering custody Darcy has tried to better himself, but that "the real test of that will be upon release." Counsel said Darcy "knows that the house of cards will come collapsing down upon him, should he reoffend." The court heard that Darcy is in custody serving a sentence in relation
Defendant
Charges: counts of taking a vehicle without the consent of its owner and possession of stolen property on separate occasions between December 14 and 16, 2021; another charge which occurred two days after the robbery of the pizza delivery man; one count of burglary at Marble Arch pub, Benbulbin Road, Drimnagh on August 12, 2021 and also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm at Longs Place, Dublin 8 on December 18, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Darcy and his accomplice in the Marble Arch break-in, notorious sex offender Jason Paget (35), were both jailed for four and a half years. He said that Darcy "was under direct pressure because he had accumulated a debt" and that "in a bid to repay that, he was trying to acquire property." Mr Spencer said Darcy was at the "bottom of addiction" and in a "dark place" when he committed the crimes, but that "he is capable of recovery." He said that since entering custody Darcy has tried to better himself, but that "the real test of that will be upon release." Counsel said Darcy "knows that the house of cards will come collapsing down upon him, should he reoffend." The court heard that Darcy is in custody serving a sentence in relation
Places mentioned
- John's Lane
- Dublin
- Camac Crescent
- John Field Road
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Clanbrassil Street
- Benbulbin Road
- Longs Place
- Darcy's house
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