Case No. 12585Theft · Co. Longford · 2 Dec 2023

Longford man accused of €8,400 theft from Boylesports bookmaker

Rhys Murphy Monaghan (25) appeared at Longford District Court accused of stealing €8,400 in cash from a Boylesports bookmaker shop in Longford town on 2 December 2023. The case was adjourned to 21 October 2025 for full disclosure.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe amount stolen was €8,400 in cash. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant worked at the shop. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe missing cash was discovered the next day when the store was opened. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHe had been holding money for unknown persons which he spent. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatAll of the money was repaid to Boylesports. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatBoylesports did not incur any loss. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe theft was from a Boylesports bookmaker shop in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe theft occurred on 2 December 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe money was taken to repay a debt. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationFollowing his arrest he made full admissions in relation to his actions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 21 October. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens presided over the hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtSergeant Mark Mahon was the court presenter. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2025
    Court hears Longford man accused of €8,400 theft took money ‘to repay a debt’

    First court appearance; defendant made full admissions after arrest; all money repaid to Boylesports; case adjourned to 21 October 2025.

    accused, Rhys Murphy Monaghan, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rhys Murphy Monaghan