Pub worker admits embezzlement thefts

limerickcircuitcourt-2Andrew Carey

andrew@limerickpost.ie

A 44-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of almost €40,000 from a Limerick pub during an eight month cheque theft spree.

Kieran O’Halloran of Keelgrove, Ardnacrusha Co. Clare pleaded guilty to 15 counts of theft from the companies attached to Russell’s Bar on Fr Russell Road, Dooradoyle on dates unknown between September 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009.

Before Judge Tom O’Donnell at Limerick Circuit Court, Mr O’Halloran admitted the 15 thefts relating to Bank of Ireland cheques drawn on the accounts of two companies, Mullally Taverns and Racefield Catering Limited.

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A total of €39,191.67 was stolen over the eight month period from O’Halloran who was previously employed by the companies directors. Kieran O’Halloran wrote the cheques to himself of varying amounts from €1,600 to €3,500.

Judge Tom O’Donnell remanded the 44-year-old on his own continuing bail until to December 18 next for the full facts of the case to be heard and sentence to be passed.

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