Two Dublin men remanded in custody on north-east burglary charges

By Francis Carroll, The Drogheda Independent

Two men have appeared at Dundalk District Court on multiple charges following alleged burglaries throughout the north-east, including at two schools.

Robert Gaffney (27), Peter McVerry Trust, Albert House, Santry, Dublin, and Jamie Nulty (27), Pinewood Green Court, Balbriggan, did not apply for bail and were remanded in custody to December 10 via video link.

Det Gda Jack Farrell and Det Gda Michael Dixon gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the defendants on December 2 last.

They are accused of burglaries at Naul NS, Naul, on November 29; The Roma, Main Street, Blackrock, Dundalk; Lavish Hair, William Street, Ardee; Elysian Hair & Skin Care, Main Street, Castlebellingham, on November 30 and Hand’s Butchers, Main Street, Dunleer, on December 2.

The two men are further charged with intent to commit burglary at Bellurgan NS, Dundalk, on November 29; theft of €2,070 power tools at Marian House, Main Street, Omeath, on December 1 and criminal damage at Naul NS on November 29.

Mr Nulty is accused of a burglary at Memories Boutique, Dundalk Street, Carlingford, on August 25 last, and with unauthorised carriage in a mechanically propelled vehicle at Wynne’s Terrace, Dundalk, on November 29 and at Main Street, Dunleer, on December 2.

Mr Gaffney is charged with possession of a wheel brace with intent to use in a burglary at Naul NS on November 29, and two counts of unauthorised taking of a mechanically propelled vehicle at Wynne’s Terrace, Dundalk, on November 29, and at Main Street, Dunleer, on December 2.

He is also accused of three counts of dangerous driving on the M1 Southbound at Bawntaffee, Monasterboice; Priest Town, Dunleer and Athclare, Dunleer, on December 2.