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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10071Robbery · Co. Laois · 23 Jan 2026

Two charged over Portarlington filling station robberies

On January 23, 2026, robberies were alleged at the Applegreen and Maxol filling stations in Portarlington, Laois, with €335 and €780 said to have been taken. Liam Grennan (30), of No Fixed Abode, was charged with the filling station robberies, with attempted robbery and carrying a firearm with criminal intent on Main Street, Portarlington, and with burglaries in Portlaoise. Grennan was remanded in custody at Portlaoise District Court, the case was adjourned to March 26, and he later consented to the book of evidence by video and to being sent forward for trial. Alison Denton (42) was also charged with robbing €780 from the Maxol station, and in the most recent report, dated April 15, 2026, she was to face trial on indictment alongside Grennan.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Mar
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Liam Grennan (30), of No Fixed Abode, is accused of armed robberies at filling stations in Portarlington.
  • Alison Denton (42) is accused of robbing €780 in cash from the Maxol filling station in Portarlington.
  • Robbery of €335 is alleged at the Applegreen filling station and €780 at the Maxol filling station in Portarlington.
  • Grennan is further accused of trespass at two houses and burglary at a third house in Craven Court, Portlaoise, and theft of a €23 bottle of whiskey from Dunnes Stores, Portlaoise.
Where
  • The filling station robberies are alleged to have taken place at Applegreen and Maxol in Portarlington, Laois.
  • The attempted robbery of a man and firearm incident are alleged to have taken place on Main Street, Portarlington.
When
The filling station robberies are alleged to have happened on January 23, 2026.
Weapon
The firearm was a 6mm calibre non-branded air gun modelled on a Glock semi-automatic pistol.
Charges
  • Grennan is charged with attempted robbery of a man and carrying a firearm with criminal intent on Main Street, Portarlington, on January 23, 2026.
  • Grennan is further accused of burglaries at Dowling's Newsagents in Portlaoise Shopping Centre on January 21 and at Mahon House, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise.
In court
  • Grennan faced the fresh charges at Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Susan Fay granted legal aid and remanded him in custody, with the case adjourned to March 26 for mention.
  • Grennan consented by video to the book of evidence, and the DPP consented to him being sent forward for trial to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on April 21.
  • Alison Denton appeared at Portlaoise District Court, was charged, and was to face trial on indictment.
Other details
  • Grennan made no reply to the attempted robbery charge and replied 'apologies' to the firearms charge.
  • Judge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning to the defendant, and Det Garda Padraic Ryan gave evidence of the arrest and charge.
28 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFresh charges were brought against a man accused of armed robberies in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatRobbery of €335 is alleged at the Applegreen filling station in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatRobbery of €780 is alleged at the Maxol filling station in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatLiam Grennan is accused of robbing €335 at the Applegreen filling station in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatLiam Grennan is accused of robbing €780 from the Maxol filling station in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatLiam Grennan is accused of burglary at Dowling's Newsagents in Portlaoise Shopping Centre on January 21. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatLiam Grennan is accused of burglary at Mahon House, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe attempted robbery and firearm incident took place on Main Street, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe robberies are alleged to have happened on January 23. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe Portarlington filling station robberies are alleged to have happened on January 23. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe firearm was a 6mm calibre non-branded air gun modelled on a Glock semi-automatic pistol. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe firearm was described as a 6mm calibre non-branded air gun modelled on a Glock semi-automatic pistol. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationDet Garda Padraic Ryan gave evidence of the arrest and charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is further accused of burglary at Dowling's Newsagents in Portlaoise Shopping Centre on January 21. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of attempted robbery of a man and carrying a firearm with criminal intent on Main Street, Portarlington, on January 23, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeLiam Grennan is charged with attempted robbery of a man and carrying a firearm with criminal intent on Main Street, Portarlington, on January 23, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeAlison Denton is accused of robbing €780 in cash from the Maxol Service Station on Main Street, Portarlington, on January 23, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe faced two fresh charges at a recent sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial on the robbery allegations. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay granted legal aid and remanded the defendant in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on March 26 for mention. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGrennan consented to the book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court by video. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtAlison Denton was to face trial on indictment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the defendant being sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on April 21. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning to the defendant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe made no reply to the attempted robbery charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis reply to the firearms charge was 'apologies'. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted for one solicitor and one barrister in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Apr2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Female co-accused charged over Laois filling station robbery

    Reports the co-accused's court appearance, the robbery and related charges against both accused, the firearm description, and the bail and trial-venue decisions.

    accused, Liam Grennan, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Grennanaccused, Alison Denton, 42, female, namedAlison Denton
  2. 27 Mar2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Robbery accused allegedly had Glock-style air pistol in Laois

    Reports fresh charges against Liam Grennan, including attempted robbery and carrying a firearm with criminal intent on Main Street, Portarlington, a Glock-style air gun, his reply to the firearms charge, further burglary and theft charges, legal aid, custody remand, and the adjournment to March 26.

    accused, Liam Grennan, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Grennan