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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10147Robbery · Co. Louth · 4 Apr 2026

Man refused bail over Dundalk shop robbery with syringe

On Saturday 4 April 2026, a woman was allegedly robbed of €242 at XL Stop N Shop on Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, County Louth, and a man allegedly lunged across the counter with a syringe. Sean O'Hanlon (30), who has an address at the Simon Community, Barrack Street, Dundalk, was arrested wearing the same clothing and later charged with the robbery. He appeared before a special court sitting at Dundalk Courthouse, where the judge refused bail and remanded him in custody. The latest reported development is that he was remanded to appear before Dundalk District Court the next day by videolink.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
€242 was allegedly taken from a woman during the robbery.
Where
The robbery took place at XL Stop N Shop on Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, County Louth.
When
The robbery took place on Saturday 4 April 2026.
Weapon
The suspect allegedly lunged across the counter and produced a syringe.
Other details
  • The suspect allegedly told the shop assistant to hand over the money.
  • The defence said he had a history of addiction and had been homeless for the last 10 years.
  • He has an address at the Simon Community, Barrack Street, Dundalk.
Investigation
  • The suspect was arrested wearing the same clothing as during the robbery.
  • The suspect had €100 in €20 notes on his person when he was arrested.
Charges
Sean O'Hanlon (30) was charged with robbing €242 from a woman.
In court
  • He appeared before a special court sitting at Dundalk Courthouse on the charge.
  • The judge refused bail and remanded him in custody.
  • He was remanded to appear before Dundalk District Court the next day by videolink.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCash of €242 was allegedly taken from a woman during the robbery. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at XL Stop N Shop on Jocelyn Street, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe robbery took place on Saturday 4 April 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • weaponThe suspect allegedly lunged across the counter with a syringe. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect was arrested wearing the same clothing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect had €100 in €20 notes on his person when arrested. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeSean O'Hanlon was charged with robbing €242 from a woman. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused bail and remanded the suspect in custody. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe suspect was remanded to appear before Dundalk District Court the next day by videolink. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe suspect allegedly told the shop assistant to hand over the money. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the suspect had a history of addiction and had been homeless for the last 10 years. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Apr2026
    In courtdundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    “I need the money” - A man (30) allegedly lunged across a shop counter with a syringe during a robbery in Louth

    First report of the robbery and the court appearance. The article gives the suspect's name, age and sex, the syringe, the cash taken, the arrest, and the bail refusal and remand.

    accused, Sean O'Hanlon, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean O'Hanlonvictim, female