Ireland Castlebar pair charged with theft and possession of bag at Tullamore court
Martin McDonagh (31) and Martina McDonagh (30), both of Castlebar, Mayo, were charged over incidents in Tullamore, County Offaly, on October 3, 2022. The charges were handling sports clothing worth €500 at the Fingerboard, Charleville Road, and stealing items worth €250 at Dealz Cloncollig. On October 30, 2022, they were also charged with possessing a tinfoil-lined shopping bag allegedly containing items intended for use in theft. The charges were reported at Tullamore district court in May 2023, the DPP directed summary disposal, and bail was extended to July 17, 2023, when the pair must enter a guilty plea or be given a hearing date.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Martin McDonagh (31) and Martina McDonagh (30), both of Castlebar, Mayo, were charged with theft and with intention of committing theft.
- Where
- One charge concerns handling sports clothing worth €500, knowing it was stolen, at the Fingerboard, Charleville Road, Tullamore.
- On the same date, they were charged with stealing items worth €250 at Dealz Cloncollig, Tullamore.
- When
- The handling charge concerns an offence on October 3, 2022.
- On October 30, 2022, both were charged with possessing a tinfoil-lined shopping bag while not at their place of residence.
- Charges
- The bag allegedly contained items intended for use in theft.
- The DPP directed summary disposal of the charges.
- Investigation
- A garda gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution in relation to the charges.
- CCTV footage had been handed over.
- In court
- The charges were reported after a sitting of Tullamore district court in the week before May 6, 2023.
- Bail was extended to July 17, 2023, when the defendants must enter a guilty plea or be given a hearing date.
- Other details
- When handed a true copy of the charges, neither party replied.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man and woman were charged with theft and with the intention of committing theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe handling charge concerns sports clothing worth €500 at the Fingerboard, Charleville Road, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereOn the same date they were charged with stealing items worth €250 at Dealz Cloncollig, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe handling charge concerns an offence on October 3, 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenOn October 30, 2022, both were charged with possessing a tinfoil lined shopping bag while not at their place of residence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationA garda gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution in relation to the charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationCCTV footage had been handed over. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe bag contained tools that were allegedly intended for use in theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtBail was extended to July 17, 2023, when the defendants must enter a guilty plea or be given a hearing date. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherNeither party replied when handed a true copy of the charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe DPP had directed summary disposal on the charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 May2023Castlebar pair in Tullamore court charged with possession of bag containing items allegedly intended for theft
First report of the court appearance. Sets out the three sets of charges, the bag contents, and the bail extension.
accused, Martin McDonagh, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin McDonaghaccused, Martina McDonagh, 30, female, named, irish (judged from name)Martina McDonagh