Case No. 3112Theft · Co. Cork · 1 Aug 2020
Former Cork City FC player George O'Callaghan to be sentenced for theft of €23,645 from Anytime Fitness
George O'Callaghan, a 46-year-old former Cork City FC player from Whitechurch, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to stealing €23,645 from Anytime Fitness in Ballincollig between August 2020 and December 2021. He is to be sentenced at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on 24 June 2026 after compensation was paid.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted11 May
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatO'Callaghan pleaded guilty to stealing €23,645 from Anytime Fitness (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe theft took place at Anytime Fitness, Eastgate, Ballincollig, Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe theft occurred between August 1, 2020, and December 23, 2021 (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe charge was brought under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was heard at Cork Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Helen Boyle (irishtimes.com)
- courtSentencing was adjourned to 24 June 2026 pending a probation report (irishtimes.com)
- otherCompensation monies had been handed over in the case (irishtimes.com)
- otherDefence barrister Neal Horgan told the court his client had addiction issues at the time of the offence (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe made 11 appearances for Ipswich Town between 2007 and 2008 (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe was manager of Sabah in the Malaysia Premier League from 2014 to 2015 (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 11 May2026Ex-Cork City FC player George O’Callaghan to be sentenced for theft of €23k from fitness centre
Article reports that O'Callaghan has paid compensation and his sentencing has been adjourned to 24 June 2026 pending a probation report.
convicted, 46, male, irish (judged from name)