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Case No. 14409Theft and trespass · Co. Offaly · 23 Jun 2023

Man pleads guilty to stealing handbags from Tullamore beauty salon

Declan Holt (55), of Castleview Park, Edenderry, pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to taking two handbags, each containing around €250, from The Retreat on Main Street, Tullamore, on June 23, 2023. He had been charged with entering the premises as a trespasser and stealing the bags. On February 26, 2025, the court heard the guilty plea and details of his 21 previous convictions, and the case was adjourned. The latest development is that the case was put back to May 21 for payment of €500.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Declan Holt, aged 55, pleaded guilty to taking two handbags from a premises in Tullamore.
Where
The premises was The Retreat, a beauty salon on Main Street, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The offence took place on June 23, 2023.
Charges
Holt was charged with entering the premises as a trespasser and stealing the bags.
Investigation
Sergeant Richard Thornton outlined the charges to the court.
Other details
  • Each handbag contained around €250.
  • Holt, of Castleview Park, Edenderry, is the father of two children aged 15 and 32.
  • Holt's solicitor, Aisling Maloney, said he was very embarrassed.
  • Holt has 21 previous convictions.
In court
Holt appeared before Tullamore District Court on February 26, 2025, where he pleaded guilty.
Sentence
The case was adjourned to May 21 for payment of €500.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man pleaded guilty to taking two handbags from a premises in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe premises was The Retreat on Main Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on June 23, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHolt was charged with entering the premises as a trespasser and stealing the bags. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe case was put back to May 21 for payment of €500. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherEach bag contained around €250. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHolt had 21 previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Feb2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man who stole handbags from beauty salon in Tullamore appears in court

    Court appearance: guilty plea, previous convictions and adjournment for payment of €500 to May 21.

    convicted, Declan Holt, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Declan Holt