Teen jailed for stealing car

An 18 year-old youth, who admitted stealing a car from Galway, was sentenced to two months imprisonment.

Jack Kilkelly of Father Burke Road, Claddagh, and Galway was stated to be serving a sentence, Trim District Court heard.

He was before the court for the un-authorised taking of the vehicle between 31st July and 1st August last.

His solicitor Daniel Cahalane said the defendant turned 18 in December and had alcohol and drug addictions but was currently doing well in detention.

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