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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10347Burglary · Co. Offaly · 25 Dec 2025

Man sentenced over Christmas Day burglaries at Tullamore restaurant

David Condon (35), of Cosby Hall, Stradbally, was sentenced at Tullamore District Court for two burglaries at Captain House, Main Street, Tullamore, on December 25, when the door was kicked open at 5am and the premises were entered again the same day. He also pleaded guilty to theft of alcohol from Lidl and Aldi, uninsured driving and other offences. Judge Andrew Cody imposed a 12-month prison sentence on the burglaries with six months suspended, concurrent nine and three-month sentences for the other offences, and a two-year driving ban, all backdated to January 5, when Mr Condon went into custody. The sentencing was reported on March 3, 2026, and the latest development is a court appearance by video link set for March 11 about previous suspended sentences.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two burglaries took place at Captain House restaurant in Tullamore on Christmas Day.
  • A large amount of alcohol, about €1,000 from a tip jar and money from a till were taken.
Where
The burglaries were at Captain House, Main Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, where the door was kicked open.
When
The burglaries took place on December 25 at 5am, and the premises were entered again the same day.
Charges
  • David Condon pleaded guilty to the Christmas Day burglary offences.
  • Theft of €1,841 worth of alcohol from Lidl and Aldi was among the pleas before the court.
  • David Condon pleaded guilty to uninsured driving.
In court
  • The sentences were imposed at Tullamore District Court by Judge Andrew Cody.
  • Mr Condon was ordered to appear in court by video link on March 11 about previous suspended sentences.
Sentence
  • David Condon received a 12-month prison sentence for the burglaries, with six months suspended on condition he engage with the probation service for 12 months.
  • Concurrent nine-month and three-month sentences were imposed for separate offences, and a further two-year driving ban was imposed.
  • The sentences were backdated to January 5, when Mr Condon went into custody.
Other details
  • The judge said Mr Condon had 89 previous convictions.
  • The sentencing was first reported on March 3, 2026, and the report was updated on March 24, 2026.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo burglaries occurred at a restaurant in Tullamore on Christmas Day. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatA large amount of alcohol, about €1,000 from a tip jar and money from a till were taken. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe door of Captain House, Main Street, Tullamore was kicked open. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglaries took place on December 25 at 5am. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeTheft of €1,841 worth of alcohol from Lidl and Aldi was among the pleas before the court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty to uninsured driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused pleaded guilty to the Christmas Day burglary offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe sentences were imposed at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was ordered to appear in court on March 11 by video link about previous suspended sentences. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe man received a 12-month prison sentence for the burglaries, with six months suspended. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody imposed concurrent nine and three-month sentences on David Condon for separate offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceSix months of the burglary sentence were suspended on condition the man engage with the probation service for 12 months. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentences were backdated to January 5, when the man went into custody. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a further two-year driving ban. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge said Mr Condon had 89 previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Mar2026
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Jailed for Christmas Day burglaries at Offaly restaurant

    First report of the sentencing of David Condon for the Christmas Day burglaries at Captain House, Tullamore, plus theft of alcohol from Lidl and Aldi and uninsured driving. Adds the sentences, conditions, prior convictions and a later court date.

    convicted, David Condon, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Condon