Dubliner stole clothing worth over €1,300

there was a struggle. The items from Avoca were found in his car.

When interviewed by gardaí he made admissions about all matters.

The court heard that Maughan had a total of 20 previous convictions, eight of those for theft.

The court heard that he has had some difficulties in the past and used to play football for Dublin minors until he was injured.

‘No matter what hand you’re dealt in life, it doesn’t excuse this type of behaviour,’ said Judge John King.

‘He resisted arrest and fled the scene. To his credit he made admissions on interview, but he knew the jig was up at that stage.’

Judge King noted that the defendant was on bail at the time of the offences. ‘A custodial sentence is warranted,’ he said. For the two €800 thefts, he handed down fivemonth sentences, concurrent to each other, but consecutive to a sentence he is currently serving.

For the Avoca Handweavers incident, he received a five-month sentence, suspended for two years from his release date on the new sentences, and subject to the condition that he come under the supervision of the Probation Service, obey their directions, be of good behaviour, and not re-offend. The Heatons matter was taken into consideration. TWO members of one of Ireland’s best loved bands will be performing a free gig in Bray next week.

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