Ireland Man accused of possessing archaeological objects in Tyrrellspass, Co Offaly
Sean Mangan (72), of Knockmore, Tyrrellspass, Co Offaly, is accused of possessing brooches, coin fragments and other items contrary to the National Monuments Act, with the alleged offence taking place at Knockmore on June 9, 2025. The DPP directed that the matter could be disposed of summarily, and Mangan's solicitor said a hearing would be required and could take half a day. An order was made requiring the prosecution evidence to be disclosed to his solicitor. The latest development is that Judge Andrew Cody scheduled the hearing for November 2 at Tullamore District Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court4 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Sean Mangan is accused of possessing brooches, coin fragments and other items contrary to the National Monuments Act.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at Knockmore, Tyrrellspass, Co Offaly.
- When
- The alleged offence took place on June 9, 2025.
- Other details
- Mangan is 72 years old.
- Charges
- The charges include possession or control of copper alloy buckles, silver coin fragments, penannular brooches, copper alloy seal matrices and harness mounts of pendants.
- It is alleged that the objects were found in the state and Mangan failed to report them to the Director of the National Museum of Ireland.
- Investigation
- Witnesses from the National Museum are expected to be present at the hearing.
- In court
- The DPP directed that the matter could be disposed of summarily, meaning it could be heard in the District Court.
- Mangan's solicitor said a hearing would be required and could take half a day.
- An order was made requiring the prosecution evidence to be disclosed to Mangan's solicitor.
- Judge Andrew Cody scheduled the hearing for November 2 at Tullamore District Court.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMangan is accused of possessing brooches, coin fragments and other items contrary to the National Monuments Act. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged offence took place at Knockmore, Tyrrellspass. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence took place on June 9 of last year. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationWitnesses from the National Museum will be present at the hearing. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe charges include possession or control of copper alloy buckles, silver coin fragments, penannular brooches, copper alloy seal matrices and harness mounts of pendants. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeIt is alleged that the objects were found in the state and Mangan failed to report them to the Director of the National Museum of Ireland. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP had directed that the matter could be disposed of summarily, meaning it could be heard in the District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMangan's solicitor said a hearing would be required and could take half a day. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody scheduled the hearing for November 2. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtAn order was made requiring the prosecution evidence to be disclosed to Mangan's solicitor. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Sep2026Museum witnesses expected as Offaly judge schedules court hearing
First report of this case. Adds the list of objects charged, the allegation that they were not reported to the National Museum, the scheduled hearing date and the disclosure order.
accused, Sean Mangan, 72, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Mangan