Cork man accused of multiple burglaries allegedly targeted cafes and restaurants around city

Accused charged with 15 burglaries and two counts of criminal damage

Cinnamon Cottage in Rochestown was one of the premises allegedly burgled by defendant. Picture: David Keane

A 33-year-old man accused of multiple burglaries in Cork City and county last October and November was allegedly targeting restaurants and cafes. Now the charges have been adjourned until April 21.

Judge Mary Dorgan remanded the accused man in custody until that date for him to consider whether or not he will be entering a signed plea of guilty to all charges.

Defence solicitor Diane Hallahan said the defence would consider matters before April 21.

Edward Collins, of St Vincent’s Hostel, Anglesea Terrace, Cork, is charged with carrying out 15 burglaries between October 10, 2025, and November 27, 2025. He is additionally charged with two counts of causing criminal damage.

Most of the premises are restaurants or cafes.

The 15 burglary charges relate to Proby’s Kitchen, Proby’s Quay; Cinnamon Cottage, Rochestown; Napoli, Diamond Road, Monkstown; Gate Lodge coffee house, Model Farm Road; Delikatesy Krowka, Carrigaline; Palmento, Douglas; Cork & Fork, Maylor Street; Noodle Unit at St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas; Brendan’s Butchers, Passage West; Baked, Tramway Terrace, Douglas; Kiernan’s garden centre, Douglas; Plus & Minus, French Church Street; Joes and Bros, Gillabbey Street; Beantown Café, Western Road; and Four Liars bistro, Shandon.

The two criminal damage counts relate to Coffee Scape, Pope’s Quay; and Big Breakfast Roll, Watercourse Road.

No evidence was outlined in relation to the allegations giving rise to the charges as the matter was being adjourned.

The DPP directed district court jurisdiction would be accepted but only if the defendant pleaded guilty to all charges. Otherwise, the matters will be dealt with at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.