{
  "id": 2639775,
  "title": "Four men charged in connection with spate of burglaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/four-men-charged-in-connection-with-spate-of-burglaries",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T14:51:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0822/1588864-four-men-charged/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four men appeared in Dublin District Court, charged in connection with a series of burglaries spanning several counties. They were apprehended on Thursday after police stopped a silver 2006 Volvo S4, believed to be linked to the crimes in Dublin, Kildare, Laois, and Kilkenny. Each man was charged separately and remanded on bail to return to court at various dates over the following weeks.\n\nJohn Cash, 24, from Raithin Cuilin, Gorey, Wexford, faced 14 charges, including burglary in multiple counties, dangerous driving, and various traffic violations. He also faced possession charges for items believed to be used in burglaries. Judge Peter White granted Cash bail under strict conditions, including a curfew, daily check-ins at Gorey Garda Station, and no travel outside the mentioned counties.\n\nHugh Cash, Cash's father, 50, from Tallaght, Dublin, was charged with possession of items for burglary or theft and obstructing a police officer. He too was granted bail with conditions, including daily reporting to Tallaght Garda Station and no contact with co-accused or injured parties.\n\nLuke Wall, 23, from Tallaght, Dublin, was charged with eight offenses, including burglary in Dublin, Laois, Kildare, and Kilkenny, possession of burglary tools, and theft. Despite having legal representation, Wall did not attend court due to a dispute between solicitors and the Department of Justice. The court heard this dispute but allowed Wall to proceed with representation.\n\nMichael Moorehouse McCarthy, 23, from Shankill, Dublin, faced two possession charges and one trespass charge. He was also remanded on bail with conditions such as daily reporting to Shankill Garda Station and a curfew. McCarthy appeared in court again the following week. All four men were represented by legal counsel except Wall, who was represented by Fiachra Treacy BL on behalf of Phelim O Neill solicitors.",
  "summary": "Four men have appeared at Dublin District Court charged in connection with an investigation into a spate of burglaries across several counties.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}