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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9826Burglary · Co. Offaly · 19 Mar 2023

Man pleads guilty to 2023 burglary at Tullamore filling station

Stephen Murphy (41) of Tullamore, County Offaly, is accused of entering Dolan's filling station on Clara Road, Tullamore, as a trespasser and committing theft on 19 March 2023. He pleaded guilty to the burglary when arraigned at Tullamore Circuit Court, and the plea was reported on 28 April 2026. Defence counsel said he could be remanded for sentencing, and all matters were adjourned to Tullamore Circuit Court on 6 May. The latest report, updated on 1 May 2026, says he will be sentenced next month, and he is also being prosecuted for other offences.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Stephen Murphy (41) of Arden View, Tullamore, pleaded guilty to committing burglary at a shop in Tullamore.
Where
The burglary took place at Dolan's filling station on Clara Road, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The burglary took place on 19 March 2023.
Charges
He was accused of entering as a trespasser and committing theft.
In court
  • He entered the guilty plea when arraigned at Tullamore Circuit Court, as reported on 28 April 2026.
  • All matters were adjourned to Tullamore Circuit Court on 6 May.
Sentence
Defence counsel said he could be remanded for sentencing on 6 May, and the report headline says he will be sentenced next month.
Other details
He is also being prosecuted for other offences.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatStephen Murphy pleaded guilty to committing burglary at a shop in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at Dolan's filling station on Clara Road, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary took place on 19 March 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of entering as a trespasser and committing theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe entered the plea when arraigned at Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtAll matters were adjourned to Tullamore Circuit Court on 6 May. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe could be remanded for sentencing on 6 May. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe is also being prosecuted for other offences. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man will be sentenced next month for 2023 Offaly burglary

    Reports the guilty plea, the sentencing date of 6 May and that the accused is also being prosecuted for other offences.

    accused, Stephen Murphy, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Murphy