Ireland Case No. 10975Theft · Co. Donegal
Buncrana man charged with stealing cash from pub till, Donegal
Gerard McLaughlin, 55, of Buncrana, Co Donegal, has been charged with stealing a total of €1,200 in cash from the till of the Excelsior Bar on Main Street, Buncrana, on various dates in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The alleged offences involve nine separate charges, and gardaí said he made no reply after caution. He appeared before Buncrana District Court in February 2026, where the DPP directed summary disposal and he was granted Legal Aid. He was granted bail with conditions, including not entering the Excelsior Bar's licensed premises, and Judge Daly adjourned the case to 14 May.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gerard McLaughlin, 55, of Buncrana, has been charged with stealing a total of €1,200 in cash from a pub till.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at the Excelsior Bar, Main Street, Buncrana, Co Donegal.
- When
- The alleged offences are said to have taken place on various dates in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- Other details
- The alleged injured party is the pub from whose till the cash was allegedly taken.
- Gardaí consented to bail with conditions, including not entering the licensed premises of the Excelsior Bar and having no direct or indirect contact with the alleged injured party.
- Charges
- He faces nine separate charges totalling €1,200 under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.
- Key facts list nine charges plus a further charge of attempting an indictable theft of till change, while the article describes eight theft offences, including till change bags.
- Investigation
- Gardaí said he made no reply to all nine charges after caution.
- In court
- He appeared before Buncrana District Court in February 2026, where the nine charges were detailed.
- The DPP directed summary disposal, so the case will be dealt with at the District Court.
- He was granted Legal Aid in the matter.
- Judge Daly adjourned the case until 14 May.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA Buncrana man has been charged with stealing a total of €1,200 in cash from the till of a pub in the town. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe offences are alleged to have occurred at the Excelsior Bar, Main Street, Buncrana. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place on various dates in 2023, 2024 and 2025. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí said he made no reply to all nine charges after caution. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe defendant faces nine separate charges totalling €1,200. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is further charged with attempting to commit an indictable theft offence of till change at the Excelsior Bar. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Buncrana District Court, where the nine charges were detailed. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed summary disposal, so the case will be dealt with at the District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtGardaí consented to bail with conditions, including not entering the licensed premises of the Excelsior Bar. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJudge Daly adjourned the case until 14 May. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe must have no contact with the alleged injured party, directly or indirectly. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe was granted Legal Aid in the matter. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Feb2026Buncrana man charged with stealing cash from the till of a local pub
Court appearance on nine theft charges over 2023 to 2025 at the Excelsior Bar, Buncrana, with bail conditions and an adjournment to 14 May. No existing case matches.
accused, Gerard McLaughlin, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerard McLaughlinvictim, Brendan McLaughlin, irish (judged from name)Brendan McLaughlin