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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10491Robbery · Co. Offaly · 22 Oct 2025

Man sent to Circuit Court over Tullamore pharmacy robbery and shotgun charges

It is alleged that on October 22, 2025, Philip Maguire (37), of St Columba's Place, Tullamore, robbed McCormack Pharmacy on Arden Road, Tullamore, taking €530 in cash and €192 worth of medication, and that he had a shotgun with intent to commit robbery and also had a knife. He also faces a charge of having a shotgun. The case was before the District Court, a book of evidence was served, and the DPP consented to his being sent to Tullamore Circuit Criminal Court on April 14. The judge granted him two counsel and remanded him in custody with consent to bail to the Circuit Court in April, which is the latest reported development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
It is alleged that €530 in cash and €192 worth of medication were taken in a robbery.
Where
The alleged robbery took place at McCormack Pharmacy, Kilbeggan Bridge, Arden Road, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The alleged offences were committed on October 22, 2025.
Other details
  • The suspect is a man named Philip Maguire, aged 37, of St Columba's Place, Tullamore.
  • Reports say the charges also refer to offences at Convent View, Tullamore.
  • The first report on the case was published on February 9, 2026 and updated on March 13, 2026.
Weapon
It is alleged that he had a shotgun with intent to commit robbery and also had a knife.
Charges
He also faces a charge of having a shotgun.
In court
  • He was before the local District Court on the charges.
  • The DPP consented to the accused being sent to Tullamore Circuit Criminal Court on April 14.
  • The judge granted two counsel for the defence.
  • The accused was remanded in custody with consent to bail to the Circuit Court in April.
Investigation
A book of evidence was served by the Gardaí.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged that €530 in cash and €192 worth of medication were taken in the robbery. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged robbery took place at McCormack Pharmacy, Kilbeggan Bridge, Arden Road, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences were committed on October 22 of the previous year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • weaponIt is alleged he had a shotgun with intent to commit robbery and also had a knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe also faces a charge of having a shotgun. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served, and the DPP consented to the accused being sent to Tullamore Circuit Criminal Court on April 14. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted two counsel for the defence and remanded the accused in custody with consent to bail to the Circuit Court in April. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man sent to Circuit Court on Offaly robbery and shotgun charges

    First report on the case. Adds the alleged robbery details, the shotgun and knife allegations, and the order sending the accused to the Circuit Court.

    accused, Philip Maguire, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Philip Maguire