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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15817Theft · Co. Offaly

Man pleads guilty to stealing toothbrush from Tullamore Boots store

Christopher Cooney (47), a man, is recorded as having stolen a toothbrush worth €199.99 from the Boots store on Church Street in Tullamore, County Offaly, at 9.15am on April 17. He pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court through his solicitor, Aisling Maloney, and the court heard he has 49 previous convictions. No sentence has been imposed; Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter to March 19 for a probation report, and Cooney must have four clear urine tests before that date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Christopher Cooney, a man aged 47, pleaded guilty to stealing a toothbrush worth €199.99.
Where
The theft was from the Boots store on Church Street in Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The theft occurred at 9.15am on April 17.
Charges
Cooney pleaded guilty to the theft, and the plea was entered on his behalf by his solicitor, Aisling Maloney.
In court
  • Cooney appeared at Tullamore District Court, where Sergeant Brendan Kearns told Judge Andrew Cody the facts of the theft.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter to March 19 for a probation report.
  • Cooney must have four clear urine tests before the adjourned date.
Sentence
  • No sentence has been imposed yet.
  • Reports say Cooney is at risk of jail sentences of more than 18 months, but no sentence has been recorded.
Other details
  • Cooney has 49 previous convictions, including several for theft.
  • The reports were published by Offaly Live on October 11, 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe theft was from the Boots store on Church Street in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft occurred at 9.15am on April 17. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeChristopher Cooney pleaded guilty to stealing a toothbrush worth €199.99. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtCooney appeared at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter for a probation report to March 19. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant must have four clear urine tests before the adjourned date. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe plea was entered by his solicitor, Aisling Maloney. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCooney had 49 previous convictions, including several for theft. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Oct2024
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Toothbrush theft at Offaly pharmacy leaves man at risk of jail sentences

    Reports the guilty plea at Tullamore District Court, the 9.15am theft date, 49 previous convictions, and an adjournment to March 19 for a probation report with four clear urine tests. No conviction or sentence is recorded yet.

    accused, Christopher Cooney, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Cooney