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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10505Burglary · Co. Laois · 15 Jul 2025

Man sentenced over Corrib Oil burglary in Portlaoise

Mark Walsh (45), of no fixed abode in Dublin, was arrested after a burglary at Corrib Oil in Portlaoise, Co Laois, on July 15, 2025, at about 2.30am. CCTV captured the incident, and he made full admissions after his arrest. At Portlaoise District Court he admitted the burglary, and Judge Susan Fay imposed a nine-month sentence backdated to February 23, with the last two months suspended for two years on condition he engages with services. The sentence was reported on March 13, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Mar
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The burglary involved the theft of four bottles of oil and a pack of ham valued at €48.
Where
The burglary took place at Corrib Oil in Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The burglary happened on July 15, 2025, at about 2.30am.
Cause
The man used a metal implement to smash the front window and gain entry.
Weapon
A metal implement was used to smash the front window.
Investigation
  • The incident was caught on CCTV.
  • The man was arrested and detained and made full admissions.
Charges
The man admitted burgling Corrib Oil.
In court
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court, where he admitted the burglary.
Sentence
  • Judge Susan Fay imposed a nine-month sentence backdated to February 23.
  • The last two months of the sentence were suspended for two years on condition he engages with services.
Other details
  • The man was cut during the burglary.
  • His solicitor said he had been in custody for three weeks before the hearing, had struggled with alcohol and crack cocaine, and was now free of all substances.
  • Legal aid was granted in the case.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe stole four bottles of oil and a pack of ham valued at €48. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe burglary was at Corrib Oil in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary happened on July 15, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary occurred at 2.30am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe defendant used a metal implement to smash the front window and gain entry. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe incident was caught on CCTV. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested and detained and made full admissions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe admitted the burglary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Susan Fay imposed a nine-month sentence backdated to February 23. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe last two months of the sentence were suspended for two years on condition he engages with services. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was cut during the burglary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had been in custody for three weeks before the hearing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2026
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois shop ‘full of blood’ after burglary

    Reports the guilty plea, the sentence of nine months with two months suspended, and the court submissions on addiction and custody.

    convicted, Mark Walsh, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Walsh