Man appears in Dundalk court in relation to Lordship Credit Union robbery

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a robbery in Co Louth in 2013 in which a Detective Garda was shot dead.

Brendan Treanor (33) with an address at Emer Terrace, Castletown Road, Dundalk, Co Louth appeared before Dundalk District Court on Thursday afternoon.

Judge Eirinn McKiernan was told by Garda Sgt Noel Mohan that the accused was arrested at 9.43am on Thursday and taken to Dundalk Garda station where he was charged.

The first charge is robbery on the January 25th, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Dundalk of approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques, contrary to Section 14 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.

The second charge alleges that on dates between September 11th, 2012 and the January 23rd, 2013 inclusive, he conspired with others to enter residential premises as trespassers with the intention of stealing keys of the household’s motor vehicles, contrary to common law.

He made no reply when the charges were put to him after caution at Dundalk Garda Station.

Gda Sgt Mohan said the application was that the accused be remanded in custody.

Judge McKiernan was told there would be a bail application made next week when the accused appears again before Dundalk District Court.

An application for legal aid was made and Gda Inspector Darren Kirwan asked that it be adjourned.

He said gardaí are aware the accused may be the director of a company and are aware of a social media post relating to him being in possession of €100,000 worth of property.

Judge McKiernan said she was reserving a decision on legal aid and asked that a statement of means be provided.

She remanded him in custody to Cloverhill prison until Dundalk District Court sitting next Wednesday, July 21st.

Treanor sat in silence during the brief hearing in a light blue polo shirt and blue jeans and wearing a disposable face mask.

Last October, Aaron Brady, of New Road, Crossmaglen in Co Armagh, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Det Garda Donohoe. The 30-year-old was also sentenced to 14 years for armed robbery at Lordship Credit Union.