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Case No. 30142Money laundering · Co. Offaly

Two sent for trial on money laundering charges in Offaly

Christopher McDonagh, 26, and Marilyn McDonagh, 26, both from Rochfortbridge, are accused of money laundering at Croi Laighean Credit Union in Edenderry and Birr Credit Union across 2016 to 2020. They appeared at Tullamore District Court on September 9, 2021, where the DPP directed they be sent for trial. Both were sent for trial at Tullamore Circuit Court on December 7, 2021, and legal aid was granted. A High Court injunction resulted in a freezing order on their credit union funds.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Charges
  • Christopher McDonagh is accused of money laundering at Croi Laighean Credit Union, O'Connell Square, Edenderry on various dates in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
  • Marilyn McDonagh is accused of money laundering at Croi Laighean Credit Union on various dates in 2019 and 2020.
  • Marilyn McDonagh faces a charge of money laundering at Birr Credit Union between June 4 and December 10, 2020.
In court
  • The DPP directed that both defendants be sent for trial.
  • Both were sent for trial at the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court on December 7, 2021.
  • Judge Staines granted legal aid for a solicitor and one junior counsel to both defendants.
Other details
  • The State had no objection to bail.
  • A High Court injunction resulted in a freezing order on the defendants' credit union funds.
  • Marilyn McDonagh is on a carer's allowance and her only asset is a 2010 registered car valued at €1,000.
Where
Both defendants have an address at 16A Stonebridge Park, Rochfortbridge.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeChristopher McDonagh is accused of money laundering at Croi Laighean Credit Union, O'Connell Square, Edenderry on various dates in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMarilyn McDonagh is accused of money laundering at Croi Laighean Credit Union on various dates in 2019 and 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMarilyn McDonagh faces a charge of money laundering at Birr Credit Union between June 4 and December 10, 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtBoth were sent for trial at the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court on December 7. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that both defendants be sent for trial. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Staines granted legal aid for a solicitor and one junior counsel to both defendants. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe State had no objection to bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA High Court injunction resulted in a freezing order on the defendants' credit union funds. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMarilyn McDonagh is on a carer's allowance and her only asset is a 2010 registered car valued at €1,000. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Sep2021
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Two people appear in Tullamore court accused of money laundering at Credit Unions in Offaly

    First report of the case: both defendants sent for trial, legal aid granted, and details of the freezing order on credit union accounts disclosed.

    accused, Christopher McDonagh, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher McDonaghaccused, Marilyn McDonagh, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Marilyn McDonagh