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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 9854Armed robbery · Co. Offaly

Man pleads guilty to armed robbery at Tullamore pharmacy

Philip Maguire (37) of St Columba's Place, Tullamore, carried out an armed robbery at McCormack Pharmacy on Arden Road, Tullamore, County Offaly, on October 22. On 14 April 2026 at Tullamore Circuit Court he pleaded guilty to robbing €530 cash and €192 worth of medication and to possessing a shotgun with intent to commit robbery. The defence said he has a long history of mental illness and no recollection of the incident, and he has been in custody in Cloverhill Prison for a considerable period. Judge Ronan Munro adjourned sentencing to June 3 and ordered psychiatric, probation and prison governor's reports.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted30 Apr
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Philip Maguire (37) of St Columba's Place, Tullamore, pleaded guilty to robbing €530 cash and €192 worth of medication.
Where
The robbery took place at McCormack Pharmacy, Kilbeggan Bridge, Arden Road, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The robbery took place on October 22.
Weapon
Maguire admitted possessing a shotgun with intent to commit robbery.
Charges
Maguire also admitted having the shotgun with intent to prevent his arrest.
In court
Maguire was arraigned at Tullamore Circuit Court on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, and pleaded guilty to the robbery and shotgun charges.
Sentence
Judge Ronan Munro adjourned consideration of sentencing to June 3.
Other details
  • The defence said Maguire has a long history of mental illness and no recollection of the incident.
  • Maguire has been in custody in Cloverhill Prison for a considerable period.
  • The judge ordered psychiatric, probation and prison governor's reports.
  • Maguire can appear before the court by video link from prison.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMaguire pleaded guilty to robbing €530 cash and €192 worth of medication at a pharmacy. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at McCormack Pharmacy on Arden Road, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe robbery took place on October 22. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • weaponMaguire admitted possessing a shotgun with intent to commit robbery. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMaguire admitted having the shotgun with intent to prevent his arrest. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMaguire was arraigned at Tullamore Circuit Court on Tuesday, 14 April. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Munro adjourned consideration of sentencing to June 3. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Maguire has a long history of mental illness and no recollection of the incident. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMaguire was in custody in Cloverhill Prison for a considerable period. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge ordered psychiatric, probation and prison governor's reports. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMaguire can appear before the court by video link from prison. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Apr2026
    Convictedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Guilty plea to armed robbery at Offaly pharmacy

    First report of this court case. Maguire pleaded guilty on 14 April 2026 to the robbery and the shotgun charges. The defence said he has no memory of the incident and a long history of mental illness. Sentencing was adjourned to June 3.

    convicted, Philip Maguire, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Philip Maguire