Ireland Portlaoise man accused of phone theft from Tullamore pub
Michael O'Reilly (33), of Birch Grove, Portlaoise, is accused of stealing an iPhone valued at €200 from the Goalpost pub on Columcille Street, Tullamore, between June 25 and June 26, 2026. He is also accused of failing to keep a vehicle at the scene of damage on O'Moore Street on June 25, having no insurance or driving licence, and public drunkenness at the Tullamore Court Hotel on June 26. He appeared before Tullamore District Court by video link from prison, as reported on September 24 and 25, 2026, and opted to have the alleged theft dealt with in the District Court. Judge Andrew Cody remanded him to October 14 for a plea, with a hearing on November 2 if he pleads not guilty.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Sep
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Michael O'Reilly (33), of Birch Grove, Portlaoise, is accused of stealing an iPhone at the Goalpost pub on Columcille Street, Tullamore.
- Where
- The alleged theft took place at the Goalpost pub on Columcille Street, Tullamore.
- When
- The alleged theft took place between June 25 and June 26, 2026.
- Other details
- The phone was valued at €200.
- Charges
- He is accused of failing to keep a vehicle at the scene of damage on O'Moore Street, Tullamore, on June 25.
- He is accused of having no insurance or driving licence.
- He faces a charge of public drunkenness at the Tullamore Court Hotel, O'Moore Street, on June 26.
- In court
- He appeared before Tullamore District Court by video link from prison, as reported on September 24, 2026.
- He opted to have the alleged theft dealt with in the District Court.
- Judge Andrew Cody remanded him to October 14 for a plea.
- If he pleads not guilty, a hearing will take place on November 2.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAccused of stealing an iPhone at the Goalpost pub, Columcille Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA man is accused of stealing a mobile phone in a Tullamore public house. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe phone alleged to have been stolen was an iPhone. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged theft took place at the Goalpost pub on Columcille Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged theft took place at the Goalpost, Columcille Street. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged theft took place between June 25 and June 26, 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged theft happened between June 25 and June 26. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is also accused of failing to keep a vehicle at the scene of damage at O'Moore Street, Tullamore, on June 25. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is also accused of having no insurance or driving licence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe faces a charge of public drunkenness at the Tullamore Court Hotel, O'Moore Street, on June 26. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of failing to keep a vehicle at the scene of damage at O'Moore Street, Tullamore, on June 25. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of having no insurance or driving licence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe faces a charge of public drunkenness at the Tullamore Court Hotel on June 26. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Tullamore District Court by video link from prison. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe opted to have the alleged theft dealt with in the District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Cody remanded him to October 14 for a plea. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtIf he pleads not guilty, a hearing will take place on November 2. (offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared at Tullamore District Court by video link from prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused opted to have the alleged theft dealt with in the District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded to October 14 for a plea. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe phone was valued at €200. (offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Sep2026Portlaoise resident accused of phone theft from Offaly pub
Court report on a remand hearing. The article adds the alleged theft at the Goalpost, the phone's €200 value, the plea date, and three further charges: failing to keep a vehicle at the scene of damage, no insurance or driving licence, and public drunkenness.
accused, Michael O'Reilly, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael O'Reilly - 24 Sep2026Accused of phone theft from pub and public order offence at Offaly hotel
Court report on the first appearance at Tullamore District Court by video link from prison. The article adds the phone's €200 value, the other charges (failing to keep a vehicle at the scene, no insurance or driving licence, public drunkenness at the Tullamore Court Hotel on June 26), the election for District Court trial, and the remand to October 14 with a hearing on November 2 if he pleads not guilty.
accused, Michael O'Reilly, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael O'Reilly