Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7928Burglary · Co. Longford · 5 Jun 2026

Longford woman sent forward for Circuit Court trial over alleged burglary

Michaela Hannifan (37) of Killashee, Longford, has been sent forward to stand trial over an alleged burglary at 12 Ardeevan Estate, Longford, on 5 June 2026. She faces one charge, and a garda testified that she served her with the book of evidence at Longford District Court. The DPP consented to her being sent forward, and the defence said it would not apply for bail. She was remanded on bail to appear at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on 6 October 2026.

  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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What happened
Michaela Hannifan (37) of Killashee, Longford, is the accused in an alleged burglary.
Where
The alleged burglary took place at 12 Ardeevan Estate, Longford.
When
The alleged burglary took place on 5 June 2026.
Charges
  • She faces one charge, contained in the book of evidence.
  • A garda testified that she served the book of evidence on her at Longford District Court.
In court
  • The DPP consented to her being sent forward to the Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The defence said it would not apply for bail.
  • She was given an alibi warning requiring notice to the State of any alibi within 14 days.
  • She was remanded on bail to appear at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on 6 October 2026.
Other details
  • She was in custody in connection with the matter at the hearing, as stated by the State.
  • The Longford Leader reported the court step on 26 September 2026.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman from Longford has been sent forward to stand trial over an alleged burglary. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged burglary took place at 12 Ardeevan Estate, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged burglary took place on June 5, 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces one charge, contained in the book of evidence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was served with a book of evidence at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to the Circuit Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defence said it would not apply for bail. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was given an alibi warning requiring notice to the State of any alibi within 14 days. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail to appear at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on October 6. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherA garda testified that she served the book of evidence on the accused. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused was in custody in connection with the matter. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford burglary accused sent forward for Circuit Court trial

    Court step only: the accused was served with the book of evidence, the DPP consented to sending her forward, and she was remanded on bail to Circuit Court on October 6. The article says she was in custody at the hearing and that no bail application was made.

    accused, Michaela Hannifan, 37, female, named, irish (judged from name)Michaela Hannifan