Two burglars who armed themselves with an imitation firearm and a meat cleaver before robbing an elderly man have been jailed for seven years and seven and a half years, respectively.
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Mangan was holding an imitation firearm and Kelly was wielding a meat cleaver when they entered the elderly man’s premises and demanded money from him. They made off with €850 in cash, the court heard.This couple lived on Great Blasket with no electricity or running water.
She noted Mangan had 93 previous convictions, including burglary, theft and possession of knives, while Kelly has 87 previous convictions.
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