Man accused of breaking into Cork pub and shop to steal alcohol further remanded in custody

It is alleged that after 3am on November 30, the accused went to a side door of the Linen Weaver pub, on Paul Street, Cork, that he entered and stole three bottles of spirts valued at €150. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A 35-year-old man accused of breaking into the Wetherspoons Linen Weaver pub in Cork city at 3am to steal alcohol and then forcing his way into a nearby store to steal beer was remanded in custody.

Garda David Murphy arrested Tony Coffey, of no fixed address in Cork, and originally from Tralee, and brought him before Cork District Court where there was an objection to bail.

The two burglary charges relate to the early hours of Thursday, November 30.

Garda Murphy said in his bail objection it was alleged that after 3am on November 30, the accused went to a side door of the Linen Weaver pub, on Paul Street, Cork, that he entered and stole three bottles of spirts valued at €150. It was captured on CCTV, Garda Murphy testified at Cork District Court.

It was alleged that after 5am on the same date at Herlihy’s Centra on St Patrick’s Street, there was a burglary by a man seen prising open the front door with his hands. 

The premises was closed to the public at the time but there was a member of staff upstairs getting ready for the day ahead and the intruder allegedly stole eight cans of beer.

Judge Mary Dorgan refused to grant bail.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis said on Thursday that directions were not yet available in the case from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Eddie Burke, defence solicitor, said on behalf of the accused: “He is very anxious to move matters along as soon as possible.” Sgt Davis said every effort would be made to progress the case.

Judge Dorgan noted the accused had been in custody for a week in relation to the charges and further remanded the accused in custody until December 21.