Ireland Case No. 10665Breach of suspended sentence (original offence: robbery) · Co. Longford
Man jailed for breach of suspended robbery sentence in Longford
John Robertson, a 32-year-old man of no fixed abode, was sentenced to three years in prison for allegedly robbing Supersavers at Mastertech Business Park, Longford, on August 14, 2022, when he is said to have held a steak knife against a till attendant and taken cash and notes. He was released with the final six months of his sentence suspended for 18 months but failed to attend multiple probation appointments, including in January and February 2026. In March 2026, Judge Jonathan Dunphy at Longford District Court revoked the suspension, and Robertson was returned to Castlerea Prison.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court15 Mar
4 reports - Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced2 Mar
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Robertson is charged with robbing Supersavers at Mastertech Business Park, Longford, allegedly taking €630 in cash and notes amounting to €1,500.
- Where
- The alleged robbery took place at Supersavers discount store, Mastertech Business Park, Longford.
- When
- The robbery was allegedly committed on August 14, 2022, shortly before 3pm.
- Weapon
- The alleged robber held a large steak knife against the till attendant's back.
- Other details
- The alleged robber concealed his face with a green balaclava and fled on a bicycle.
- The probation officer said Robertson was at very high risk of re-offending, and the judge directed that appropriate medical attention including psychological and addiction services be provided.
- Investigation
- Gardaí identified Robertson as the suspect after CCTV was collected along the route the robber took, although his face was not visible on the footage.
- Sentence
- Robertson was sentenced to three years in prison for a robbery offence, with the final six months suspended for 18 months.
- Robertson was returned to Castlerea Prison following the revocation.
- Cause
- A condition of the suspended sentence required him to engage with the Probation Service, and he failed to attend his first two appointments and further appointments in January and February 2026.
- In court
- Judge Jonathan Dunphy at Longford District Court consented to revoke the period of suspension in March 2026.
50 statements extracted from the articles
- whatRobertson is charged with robbing Supersavers in Mastertech Business Park, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe alleged theft amount was €630 in cash. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe robber allegedly took notes amounting to €1,500 and left on a bicycle. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA man charged with robbery of €1,500 from a discount store in Longford was refused bail. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe alleged robber concealed his face with a green balaclava. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe alleged robber took notes amounting to €1,500 and left on a bicycle. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s is accused of carrying out a robbery at a discount store in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe prosecution relates to the alleged theft of €630 in cash. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA man who breached the terms of his suspended sentence was returned to Castlerea Prison. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe robbery was allegedly committed at Supersavers discount store. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe bail hearing took place at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe robbery is alleged to have taken place at Supersavers discount store. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe alleged robbery was at Supersavers, Mastertech Business Park, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereHe was transported back to Castlerea Prison after appearing at Longford Courthouse. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe robbery was allegedly committed on August 14, 2022, shortly before 3pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe robbery is alleged to have happened on August 14, 2022, shortly before 3pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged robbery took place on August 14, 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeA condition of the suspended sentence required him to engage with the Probation Service, and he failed to comply. (longfordleader.ie)
- weaponThe robber allegedly held a large steak knife against the till attendant's back. (offalyexpress.ie)
- weaponThe alleged robber had a large steak knife. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí identified Robertson as the suspect after CCTV was harvested along the route the robber took. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí identified the male as Robertson, although his face was not visible on CCTV. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationWitnesses identified a man on a bike, and CCTV was collected along the route taken. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí later identified the male as John Robertson. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationHe failed to attend his first two probation appointments after his release. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationHe missed further probation appointments in January and February 2026, and a final warning letter was issued. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeA man charged with robbery of a Longford store has been sent forward for trial at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeRobertson is charged with robbery of €1,500 from a Longford discount store and was refused bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtRobertson was served with the book of evidence at Longford District Court on the previous Tuesday afternoon. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Bernadette Owens remanded Robertson in custody to appear before Longford Circuit Court on July 9. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtRobertson is in custody and no bail application was made in this matter. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtDefence solicitor Fiona Baxter said an application for bail may be made before the Circuit Court appearance. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Bernadette Owens refused bail, saying a remand in custody was reasonably necessary to prevent further offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtRobertson was sent forward for trial and is due to appear before Longford Circuit Court in July. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtRobertson is due to appear before Longford Circuit Court in July. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge refused bail, saying a remand in custody was reasonably necessary to prevent further offences. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared via video link. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe accused's solicitor came off record because he wished to change his legal representative. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to November 5 because the new solicitor was not in court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded in custody to November 5 for trial. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe probation officer said he was at very high risk of re-offending. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe prosecution said he had come to adverse attention since his release and faced live charges before the court. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe had originally been sentenced to 3 years in prison for a robbery offence, with the final 6 months suspended for 18 months. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Dunphy consented to revoke his period of suspension. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe robber allegedly concealed his face with a green balaclava. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí said Robertson admitted to being a drug user and was concerned he would commit further offences if granted bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherRobertson was served with a book of evidence and sent forward for trial the previous month. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- otherRobertson admitted being a drug user, and Gardaí are concerned he will commit further offences. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defence asked that the custody warrant reflect any engagement with addiction and psychological services. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe judge directed that appropriate medical attention, including psychological and addiction services where deemed necessary, be provided. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Mar2026"Very high risk of re-offending" Longford court jails man for suspension breach
Reports the court hearing at which the suspended sentence for an earlier robbery conviction was revoked, the probation failures behind it, and the custody and medical-care directions given.
convicted, John Robertson, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Robertson - 19 Jul2024Trial date set for man accused of carrying out Longford town discount store robbery
Reports that the accused is due to return for trial in November after his solicitor came off record and the matter was adjourned. The article gives the alleged robbery date as August 14, 2022, and the alleged theft as €630 in cash.
accused, John Robertson, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Robertson - 18 Apr2024Man accused of Longford robbery allegedly threatened shop staff with steak knife
Reports the bail refusal at Longford District Court on 16 April 2024, the alleged steak knife and balaclava, the Garda evidence and the judge's reasons. Adds that Robertson was sent forward for trial the previous month.
accused, John Robertson, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Robertson - 18 Apr2024Man accused of robbery in the Midlands allegedly threatened shop staff with steak knife
Reports the bail refusal at Longford District Court on 18 April 2024 and adds the alleged steak knife, the €1,500 amount, the bicycle getaway and the Circuit Court date.
accused, John Robertson, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Robertson - 15 Mar2024Longford District Court: Man to stand trial for robbery of Longford store
Reports that Robertson was served with the book of evidence at Longford District Court and sent forward for trial at Longford Circuit Court, where he was remanded in custody to appear on July 9. Gives the alleged cash amount of €630. No bail application was made, though one may be made before the Circuit Court appearance.
accused, John Robertson, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Robertson