Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 18065Theft; public intoxication · Co. Longford · 27 Jun 2023

Longford man given probation act benefit over theft and public intoxication

Alan Maher, 38, a man from Longford, was charged with stealing a bottle of pink gin valued at €20.99 from Aldi on Athlone Road, Longford on 27 June 2023, and with public intoxication at Earl Street, Longford on 16 February 2024. His solicitor John Quinn entered a plea of guilty to both charges at Longford District Court in March 2024. Judge Bernadette Owens dealt with the matter under section 1.2 of the Probation Act, giving Maher the benefit of the act. At the hearing it was noted that Maher had been sleeping rough in a tent on the side of the Shannon while trying to secure accommodation, and he offered to do community service if the court saw fit.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Mar
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Alan Maher, 38, was charged with stealing a bottle of pink gin valued at €20.99 from Aldi, Athlone Road, Longford on 27 June 2023.
  • He was charged with public intoxication at Earl Street, Longford on 16 February 2024.
In court
  • Solicitor John Quinn entered a plea of guilty to both charges at Longford District Court in March 2024.
  • Judge Bernadette Owens dealt with the matter under section 1.2 of the Probation Act.
Sentence
Maher was given the benefit of the Probation Act.
Other details
  • Maher was sleeping rough in a tent on the side of the Shannon, trying to get accommodation.
  • Maher was willing to do community service if the court felt it was an option.
  • Maher's charge sheet address was Apartment 5, Take 2, Earl Street, Longford.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAlan Maher, 38, had a charge sheet address at Apartment 5, Take 2, Earl Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHe was charged with stealing a bottle of pink gin valued at €20.99 from Aldi, Athlone Road, Longford on 27 June 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHe was charged with public intoxication at Earl Street, Longford on 16 February 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor John Quinn entered a plea of guilty to the charges before the court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens dealt with the matter under section 1.2 of the Probation Act. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMaher was sleeping rough in a tent on the side of the Shannon, trying to get accommodation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMaher was willing to do community service if the court felt it was an option. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 1 Mar2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man was "under the weather" when arrested

    First report of the court appearance, guilty plea and probation act disposition.

    accused, Alan Maher, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Maher