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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8068Money laundering · Co. Offaly

Man and woman sent forward for Circuit Court trial over money laundering charges in Tullamore

William Cawley (32) and Mary Cawley (35), both of 1 Chapel Street, Tullamore, Offaly, are accused of money laundering offences involving cash and bank accounts between 2019 and 2023. Mary Cawley is accused of one count involving €5,950 cash at Arualia Cosmetic Clinic on 14 November 2023, and William Cawley faces several counts, including possessing €31,422.49 held at Tullamore Credit Union on 31 December 2023. On Wednesday 9 September, Judge Andrew Cody in Tullamore District Court sent both accused forward for trial at Tullamore Circuit Court, and other Misuse of Drugs Act charges against William Cawley were adjourned to 28 October for DPP directions. The latest development is that the DPP consented to the accused being returned for trial at the Circuit Court on 17 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
William Cawley (32) and Mary Cawley (35) are accused of money laundering offences.
Where
Both accused have addresses at 1 Chapel Street, Tullamore, Offaly.
Charges
  • Mary Cawley is accused of one charge involving €5,950 cash at Arualia Cosmetic Clinic on 14 November 2023.
  • William Cawley is accused of several money laundering counts on various dates in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 involving a PTSB account and a Tullamore Credit Union account.
  • William Cawley is alleged to have been involved in laundering €7,930.63 credited to a PTSB account on 14 August 2019.
  • William Cawley is accused of possessing €31,422.49 that was proceeds of criminal conduct, held at Tullamore Credit Union on 31 December 2023.
  • Other charges against William Cawley under the Misuse of Drugs Act were adjourned to 28 October for directions from the DPP.
Investigation
Garda Stacey O'Brien gave evidence of serving books of evidence on both accused.
In court
  • Both accused appeared before Judge Andrew Cody in Tullamore District Court on Wednesday 9 September and were sent forward to Tullamore Circuit Court.
  • The DPP consented to the accused being returned for trial at the Circuit Court on 17 November.
Other details
Legal aid was granted to both accused, and Aisling Maloney was assigned as their solicitor.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereBoth accused have addresses at 1 Chapel Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence of serving books of evidence on both accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMary Cawley was sent forward on one charge of money laundering involving €5,950 cash on 14 November 2023 at Arualia Cosmetic Clinic. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeWilliam Cawley is accused of several counts of money laundering on various dates in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 involving a PTSB account and a Tullamore Credit Union account. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeWilliam Cawley is accused of possessing €31,422.49 that was proceeds of criminal conduct, held at Tullamore Credit Union on 31 December 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeWilliam Cawley is alleged to have been involved in laundering €7,930.63 credited to a PTSB account on 14 August 2019. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeOther charges against William Cawley under the Misuse of Drugs Act were adjourned to 28 October for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA man and a woman accused of money laundering offences were sent forward to Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Andrew Cody in Tullamore District Court on Wednesday, 9 September. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being returned for trial at the Circuit Court on November 17. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to both accused, and Aisling Maloney was assigned as their solicitor. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Sep2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man and woman sent to Circuit Court on money laundering charges

    Reports the District Court sending both accused forward for Circuit Court trial on 17 November, with the specific charges and amounts. No existing case in the list matches.

    accused, William Cawley, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Cawleyaccused, Mary Cawley, 35, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Cawley