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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11360Violent disorder · Co. Offaly · 8 Dec 2024

Man pleads guilty to violent disorder in Edenderry

Joseph Mulligan, 35, was charged with violent disorder over an incident at O'Connell Square in Edenderry, Offaly, on 8 December 2024. He was arraigned at Tullamore Circuit Court, and the Offaly Express reported on 27 January 2026 that he had pleaded guilty the previous week. Judge Johnson was told he had no previous convictions, ordered a probation report, and remanded him on continuing bail to a sentencing hearing on 14 April. No sentence has been imposed yet.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted27 Jan
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Joseph Mulligan, 35, pleaded guilty to a violent disorder offence in Edenderry.
Where
The violent disorder occurred at O'Connell Square in Edenderry, Offaly.
When
The offence occurred on 8 December 2024.
Charges
Mulligan was charged with violent disorder.
In court
  • Mulligan was arraigned at Tullamore Circuit Court, where he entered a guilty plea.
  • The Offaly Express reported the guilty plea on 27 January 2026, saying it was entered the previous week.
Other details
  • Judge Johnson was told Mulligan has no previous convictions.
  • Judge Johnson remanded Mulligan on continuing bail.
  • The judge directed that a probation report be prepared before sentencing.
Sentence
Mulligan is due to appear for a sentencing hearing on 14 April.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJoseph Mulligan pleaded guilty to committing a violent disorder offence in Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe violent disorder occurred at O'Connell Square in Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 8 December 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMulligan was charged with violent disorder. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMulligan was arraigned at Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceMulligan is due back in court on 14 April for a sentencing hearing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMulligan was told to have no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherJudge Johnson remanded Mulligan on continuing bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge directed the preparation of a probation report. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2026
    Convictedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to violent disorder offence in Offaly

    First report of this case. Mulligan pleaded guilty at Tullamore Circuit Court, has no previous convictions, is on continuing bail, and a probation report has been ordered ahead of sentencing on 14 April.

    convicted, Joseph Mulligan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Mulligan