Thursday 29 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. 11880Attempted robbery · Co. Laois

Man accused of attempted robbery in Portlaoise

Robert Dwane, 31, appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of attempted robbery and production of industrial pliers in Portlaoise, and of possessing drugs. The DPP has directed that the attempted robbery and possession of an article charges be heard in the circuit court, and he was remanded in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man appeared in court accused of attempted robbery in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of attempted robbery and production of industrial pliers at Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, on 4 October. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of attempted robbery at Greenmill Lane, Portlaoise, on 28 September 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possession of drugs at O'Moore Place on 13 October 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the attempted robbery and possession of an article allegations be heard in the circuit court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtNo bail application was made. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded him in custody and adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 8 December by video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Dec2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of attempted robbery in Portlaoise

    First report of this case. It gives the court appearance, the DPP direction to the circuit court, and remand in custody. The article lists three alleged incidents on different dates (28 September, 4 October and 13 October 2025), so no single incident date is recorded.

    accused, Robert Dwane, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Dwane