Ireland Man remanded in custody over threats to gardaí at Cloncollig, Tullamore
Christopher Cooney (48), with an address in Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath, was arrested by gardaí at Cloncollig, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on 14 May 2025 after an incident in which he allegedly threatened gardaí and their families. Earlier, he was accused of stealing an electric scooter valued at €200 from Tullamore Train Station on 4 November 2024 and wine valued at €13.99 from Spar, Patrick Street, Tullamore, on 20 November 2024. He is accused of criminal damage, obstructing a peace officer and threatening or abusive behaviour in connection with the May incident. His barrister said he would plead guilty to all the offending, but the judge refused bail and remanded him in custody, with the latest report on 19 May 2025 describing his court appearance.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court19 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Christopher Cooney, aged 48, is alleged to have threatened gardaí and their families during a public order incident.
- He was described as highly abusive, threatened gardaí and members of the public, and refused to get into a patrol car.
- Where
- The arrest happened at Cloncollig, Tullamore, Co Offaly.
- When
- The incident happened on 14 May 2025.
- Sources differ on the time: one describes a daytime incident, while another says gardaí responded to a report at 6.50pm.
- Investigation
- Gardaí responded to a report of a male causing a disturbance in Cloncollig.
- Charges
- He is accused of criminal damage, obstructing a peace officer and threatening or abusive behaviour at Cloncollig on 14 May.
- The alleged criminal damage relates to boot and scuff marks inside a patrol car.
- He is accused of stealing an electric scooter valued at €200 from Tullamore Train Station on 4 November 2024.
- He is accused of stealing wine valued at €13.99 from Spar, Patrick Street, Tullamore, on 20 November 2024.
- In court
- His barrister said he would plead guilty to all the offending and suggested strict bail conditions.
- Bail was refused and he was remanded in custody to appear before Tullamore District Court on 19 May 2025.
- Sources differ on the court: one says Tullamore District Court, while a news report says he appeared before a Laois court on 19 May.
- Other details
- He has an address at Fort House, Dublin Road, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man threatened gardaí and their families during a daytime public order incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe man was described as highly abusive and began threatening gardaí and members of the public. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe man refused to get into a patrol car and continued to threaten the gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe arrest happened at Cloncollig, Tullamore, Co Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí responded to a report of a male causing a disturbance in Cloncollig at 6.50pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of criminal damage, obstructing a peace officer and threatening or abusive behaviour at Cloncollig on 14 May. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe criminal damage related to boot and scuff marks inside a patrol car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of stealing wine valued at €13.99 from Spar, Patrick Street, Tullamore, on 20 November 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of stealing an electric scooter valued at €200 from Tullamore Train Station on 4 November 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHis barrister said he was pleading guilty to all of the offending and suggested strict bail conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge refused bail and remanded him in custody to appear before Tullamore District Court on 19 May. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 19 May2025Man before Laois court after threatening gardaí and their families
Court report on a man charged with threats to gardaí and their families at Cloncollig, Tullamore, plus theft charges from November 2024. Bail was refused and he was remanded in custody to Tullamore District Court on 19 May.
accused, Christopher Cooney, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Cooney