Ireland Ballinamore man found with flip knife after bank incident
On 10 February 2025, Thomas Mullan, a 70-year-old man, was reported to have shouted abuse at staff in front of customers at the Bank of Ireland on Main Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Gardaí arrested him under Section 6 of the Public Order Act after he became aggressive, and a flip knife was found in his shorts pocket during a search at the Garda station. On 25 March he appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court, where a charge of threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour was struck out, he was granted legal aid, and the matter was adjourned for a psychiatric report. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 24 June 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court2 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Mullan shouted abuse at staff in front of customers at the bank.
- Where
- The incident took place at the Bank of Ireland on Main Street, Ballinamore.
- When
- The incident took place on 10 February 2025.
- Investigation
- Gardaí arrested Mullan under Section 6 of the Public Order Act after he became aggressive towards them.
- Weapon
- A flip knife was found in the pocket of Mullan's shorts during a search in custody at the Garda station.
- Charges
- A charge of threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour was struck out.
- In court
- Mullan appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 25 March 2025.
- The court was told Mullan has no previous convictions.
- Legal aid was granted to Mullan.
- The judge adjourned the matter to allow time for a psychiatric report.
- The case was adjourned to Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 24 June 2025.
- Other details
- Mullan's solicitor said he suffers from ongoing mental health issues and is an outpatient with Sligo mental health services.
- This bank incident is separate from existing case 8574, which concerns incidents in August and November 2024.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMullan began shouting and using abusive language towards staff in front of customers. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whereMullan shouted abuse at staff in a Ballinamore bank. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- whenMullan entered the Bank of Ireland on Main Street, Ballinamore, on 10 February 2025. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- weaponA flip knife was found in the pocket of Mullan's shorts during a search at the Garda station. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested Mullan under Section 6 of the Public Order Act after he became aggressive. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- chargeA charge of threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour was struck out. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtMullan appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy on 25 March. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe court was told Mullan has no previous convictions. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted to Mullan. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned the matter to allow time for a psychiatric report. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on 24 June 2025. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- otherMullan's solicitor said he suffers from ongoing mental health issues and is an outpatient with Sligo mental health services. (leitrimobserver.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Apr2025‘Roaring and shouting’ in bank — man found with knife
Reports the court appearance over a separate February 2025 bank incident in Ballinamore. This is not the same incident as existing case 8574, which concerns August and November 2024 incidents.
accused, Thomas Mullan, 70, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Mullan