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Case No. 21616Theft and fraud · Co. Offaly · 1 Jan 2020

Man sent forward for trial on theft and fraud charges in Tullamore

Dyaln Coughlan, a 24-year-old man from Clara, is charged with entering Educate Together School, Collins Lane, Tullamore, and committing theft and fraud on 1 January 2020. He appeared before Tullamore Circuit Court on 3 April 2023, where Judge Andrew Cody told him to notify the state within 14 days if an alibi forms part of his defence. He was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Tullamore circuit court on 18 April and remanded in custody. Legal aid was granted to Solicitor Patrick Martin and one counsel.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Dyaln Coughlan is charged with entering Educate Together School, Collins Lane, Tullamore, and committing theft and fraud.
When
The offences are alleged to have occurred on 1 January 2020.
Where
The school is located on Collins Lane, Tullamore, County Offaly.
Investigation
Garda Stacy O'Brien served the book of evidence on the accused.
In court
  • He appeared before Tullamore Circuit Court on 3 April 2023.
  • Judge Andrew Cody told him that if an alibi forms any part of his defence he must notify the state within 14 days.
  • He was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Tullamore circuit court on 18 April 2023.
Sentence
He was remanded in custody until his next appearance.
Other details
Legal aid was granted to Solicitor Patrick Martin and one counsel.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDyaln Coughlan is charged with entering Educate Together School, Collins Lane, Tullamore, and having entered the building committing theft and fraud. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have occurred on 1 January 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Stacy O'Brien served the book of evidence on the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody told him that if an alibi forms any part of his defence he must notify the state within 14 days. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was sent forward to the next sitting of Tullamore circuit court on 18 April. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded in custody until his next appearance. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to Solicitor Patrick Martin and one counsel. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Apr2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man sent forward for trial charged with theft and fraud

    Reports the sending forward for trial, remand in custody, and grant of legal aid.

    suspect, Dyaln Coughlan, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dyaln Coughlan