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Burglar with 235 previous convictions is jailed for string of offences

Summary

Craig Ryan, 35, of Killarney Court, Dublin, pleaded guilty to five separate burglary offences dating from 2014 to 2023. He was sentenced by Judge Martin Nolan at Dublin Circuit Court to five years' imprisonment. The offences involved ransacking offices and stealing expensive equipment from businesses in Dublin, including a florist in Monkstown, a photographer's office on Burgh Quay, a car on Strand Street, a building on Arran Quay, and a convenience store on Cabra Road. Ryan's 235 previous convictions include theft and criminal damage. He cooperated with Gardaí, and no violence was involved. The judge noted his long history of offending and addiction challenges, but also his cooperation and lack of violence. Ryan is currently in custody and has shown remorse and engagement with treatment services.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Burglar with 235 previous convictions is jailed for string of offences. Charges or matters: five separate bills for offences dating back to 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 2014 Incident
• May 2019 Incident
• April 21, 2021 Incident
• May 21, 2021 Incident
• August 1, 2021 Incident
• May 19, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-01-18 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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