'Successful' builder who fell on hard times stole digger and trailer worth €20k

Accused, 'was a successful builder before Covid hit. He went from having a very good amount of money a week to a very small amount of money,' court heard

Keith Corcoran, 37, of Kirkwood Villas, Cobh, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to two theft charges related to a total of €20,000 worth of property. File picture: Larry Cummins

A successful builder who fell on difficult times during the Covid restrictions admitted that he stole a Bobcat mini-digger and a trailer.

Keith Corcoran of Kirkwood Villas, Cobh, Co Cork, was arraigned at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.