Ireland Longford father and son appear in court on fraud charges
Patrick Donohue, a 65-year-old man, and his son Martin Donohue are accused of multiple counts of fraud over alleged thefts from the Department of Social Protection on the Ballinalee Road in Longford, with the charges dated from 2015 to 2023. Patrick faces 118 charges. Gardaí applied to correct typographical errors on four of Patrick's charge sheets, and Garda Noelle Fahy gave evidence to clarify the charge details, as reported at Longford District Court in March 2026. The latest development is that Martin's book of evidence is due to be served at the 24 March sitting, with his bail continuing in the meantime.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Father and son Patrick and Martin Donohue are both accused of multiple counts of fraud.
- Where
- The alleged thefts were from the Department of Social Protection on the Ballinalee Road in Longford.
- When
- The charges concern alleged thefts dated 30 October 2015, 27 October 2017, 29 January 2021 and 31 March 2023.
- Charges
- Patrick Donohue, aged 65, faces 118 charges.
- The 31 March 2023 charge originally alleged a theft of €253, and the corrected figure is €3,036.
- The charge dated 30 October 2015 was corrected to an alleged theft of €1,020.
- The charge for an alleged theft of €924 was corrected to a date of 29 January 2021.
- A charge dated 27 October 2017 was amended because the alleged cash theft took place on that date.
- In court
- Gardaí applied to amend typographical errors on four of Patrick Donohue's charge sheets.
- Garda Noelle Fahy gave evidence to clarify the correct details of the charges.
- The case was reported after a sitting of Longford District Court, with the report published on 5 March 2026.
- Martin Donohue's book of evidence is due to be served at the 24 March sitting, and his bail continues in the meantime.
- Other details
- Mr John Anderson acted as solicitor for both men.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged thefts were from the Department of Social Protection on the Ballinalee Road in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenOn 31 March 2023, Patrick Donohue was originally alleged to have stolen €253 from the department. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeBoth men are accused of multiple counts of fraud. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargePatrick Donohue faces 118 charges. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtPatrick Donohue appeared in relation to a Garda application to amend typographical errors on four of his charge sheets. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtGarda Noelle Fahy gave evidence to clarify the correct details of the charges. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe corrected figure for the 31 March 2023 charge is €3,036. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe date on another charge for the alleged theft of €924 was corrected to 29 January 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe date on this charge sheet was corrected to 29 January 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA charge dated 27 October 2017 was amended, as the alleged cash theft from the department took place on that date. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA charge dated 30 October 2015 was corrected to a theft of €1,020. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMartin Donohue's book of evidence is set to be served at the March 24 sitting, with his bail continuing in the interim. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherMr John Anderson acted as solicitor for both men. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Mar2026Longford father and son appear in court on fraud charges
Reports a court sitting in which the Donohues are accused of multiple fraud counts. Gardaí amended four charge sheets, and Martin Donohue's book of evidence is due at the March 24 sitting.
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