Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7940Robbery · Co. Laois · 28 Aug 2026

Man in court accused of robbery at Portlaoise pizzeria

Craig O'Hara, a 35-year-old man of Parnell Crescent, Portlaoise, is accused of robbing €190 from Domino's Pizza on Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, on 28 August 2026. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the prosecution was seeking more time. The court appearance was reported on 24 September 2026, when Judge Andrew Gubbins granted legal aid and adjourned the matter to 12 October for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Craig O'Hara, 35, of Parnell Crescent, Portlaoise, is accused of robbing €190 from a pizza shop.
Where
The alleged robbery took place at Domino's Pizza on Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The alleged robbery took place on 28 August 2026.
In court
  • O'Hara appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court the prosecution was seeking more time.
  • Judge Andrew Gubbins granted legal aid.
  • The matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 12 October for DPP directions.
Other details
The court appearance was reported on 24 September 2026.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of robbing €190 from a pizza shop in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at Domino’s Pizza on Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe robbery took place on 28 August. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA Garda sergeant told the court the prosecution was seeking more time. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid and adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 12 October for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Sep2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court accused of robbery at Portlaoise pizzeria

    Court appearance of the accused. Judge granted legal aid and adjourned the matter to 12 October for DPP directions.

    accused, Craig O'Hara, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Craig O'Hara