Trespasser shown leniency after wandering into locker room
The KerrymanAn older man who wandered into his local football club to have a drink in the locker room was shown mercy at Tralee District Court on Wednesday.
James Foley (56) of Cruaghoirt, Tralee pleaded guilty to trespassing in a building.
The court heard he went through the gates of St Brendan’s Football Club, Tralee and “wandered in” onto the premises “in a manner likely to cause alarm” at 1.20pm on December 15, 2025.
Solicitor Pat Mann explained the football club was near Mr Foley’s residence.
“He’s just walking home, with a small bottle of vodka,” said the solicitor. “He goes and sits in the change room with his bottle and goes home.”
The solicitor noted his client was “dealing with an issue of alcohol.”
Mr Foley also pleaded to a charge of theft of EURO22 worth of goods from a Dunnes Stores premises on August 8, 2025. There was no loss to the shop, said his solicitor.
Judge David Waters applied the probation action.