Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10973Theft · Co. Offaly · 26 Jun 2025

Man accused of jewellery theft in Edenderry remanded in custody at Tullamore Circuit Court

Martin Wall (22) is accused of stealing four rings valued at €8,050 and €150 in cash from a woman at a property in Edenderry town, Co Offaly, on June 26, 2025. He is also accused of obtaining €500 in advance for painting jobs by deception. He was sent forward to Tullamore Circuit Court after appearing in the District Court in November 2025. Prosecuting counsel applied for him to be remanded in custody, and the judge ordered that he be produced in court on January 16, 2026, the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Martin Wall, a man aged 22, is accused of stealing four rings valued at €8,050 and €150 in cash.
Where
The alleged theft took place at a property in Edenderry town, Co Offaly.
When
The alleged theft took place on June 26, 2025.
Other details
  • The alleged victim is a woman who, according to prosecuting counsel, is now 98 years of age.
  • Martin Wall is listed as being of Glasnarget, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.
  • The article was first published on January 14, 2026, and updated on February 16, 2026.
Charges
Martin Wall is also accused of obtaining €500 in advance for painting jobs by deception.
In court
  • Martin Wall was sent forward to the Circuit Court after appearing in the District Court in November 2025.
  • Prosecuting counsel sought an adjournment at Tullamore Circuit Court.
  • Prosecuting counsel applied for Martin Wall to be remanded in custody.
  • The judge made the order for Martin Wall to be remanded in custody and produced in court on January 16, 2026.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMartin Wall is accused of stealing jewellery consisting of four rings valued at €8,050 and €150 cash. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged theft took place at a property in Edenderry town. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged theft took place on June 26 last year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMr Wall is also accused of obtaining €500 in advance for painting jobs by deception. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMr Wall was sent forward to the Circuit Court after appearing in the District Court in November. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtProsecuting counsel sought an adjournment and said the alleged injured party was 98. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtProsecuting counsel applied for Mr Wall to be remanded in custody and produced in court on Friday, January 16. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge made the order for Mr Wall to be produced in court on January 16. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe alleged victim of the theft is now 98 years of age. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Feb2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Alleged Offaly theft victim is now 98 years of age, court hears

    Reports a Tullamore Circuit Court appearance in which the alleged victim's age (98) is given, a related charge of deception is added, and a remand in custody is ordered. The article was first published on 14 January 2026 and updated on 16 February 2026.

    accused, Martin Wall, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Wallvictim, 98, female