Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Born

Between January 1979 and January 1980, from the ages reported

Offences

Burglary

Where

Co. Laois

Reporting

1 report, 14 Jan 2026 to 14 Jan 2026

Outlets

leinsterexpress.ie

• Man accused of Portlaoise pub burglary granted bail Burglary · Co. Laois

  James Patrick O'Donnell (46) is accused of burgling Humes pub at 106 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois, at about 5am on 8 January 2026, while two people were upstairs; one report dates the break-in to Thursday 9 January. Gardaí arrested him and searched his address on 8 January, and he was charged with burglary, criminal damage, trespass and theft of €1,900, as well as possessing drugs for sale or supply. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court on 12 January, where Gardaí objected to bail and legal aid was granted, and the court later granted consent to bail on his own bond of €100 and a €500 independent surety. He is next due before Portlaoise District Court on 19 January.

  In court, 14 Jan 2026Accused · 1 report

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1. 14 Jan2026
   In courtleinsterexpress.ie, in Man accused of Portlaoise pub burglary granted bail

   Portlaoise pub burglary accused seeks bail

   accused, James Patrick O'Donnell, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Patrick O'Donnell♂46IE

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