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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23305Theft · Co. Offaly · 21 May 2026

Man charged with stealing over €1,000 worth of Lego from Tullamore store

Martin Gallagher, 22, of Mullingar, appeared at Tullamore District Court accused of stealing boxes of Lego valued at €1,247 from Homesavers in Tullamore on 21 May 2026. He was remanded on continuing bail to appear on 28 October 2026 for a plea or a hearing on 7 December.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBoxes of Lego valued at €1,247 were allegedly stolen from a store in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused is from 45 Grange Heights, Mullingar. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft allegedly occurred on 21 May 2026 at Homesavers, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed the matter could be dealt with summarily, meaning it does not need to go to the Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody remanded the accused on continuing bail to appear on 28 October 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtEither a plea will be entered or the matter will go to a hearing on 7 December. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtBrian Duffy, solicitor, appeared for the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody said he would consider granting legal aid if a statement of means was produced. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man charged with stealing over €1,000 worth of Lego from Offaly store

    First court appearance; DPP directed summary trial; remanded on continuing bail; next appearance 28 October 2026 or hearing 7 December 2026.

    suspect, Martin Gallagher, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Gallagher