Accused of phone theft from pub and public order offence at Offaly hotel

Tullamore District Court hears man currently in custody must enter a plea on October 14

Published 24th Sep 2026, 17:00 BST Prosecuted at Tullamore District Court for alleged offences in town | Tribune Pictures Tullamore District Court hears man currently in custody must enter a plea on October 14 A MAN accused of stealing a mobile phone in a Tullamore public house, along with other offences, will enter a plea on October 14 next.

Michael O'Reilly (33), Birch Grove, Portlaoise is alleged to have stolen an iPhone between June 25 and June 26 last at the Goalpost , Columcille Street.

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When Mr O'Reilly appeared before Tullamore District Court by video link from prison Judge Andrew Cody noted that the phone was valued at €200.

Mr O'Reilly opted to have the alleged theft dealt with in the District Court and Judge Cody remanded the man to October 14 next for a plea.

Offaly psychologists host course on building self confidence In the event of a plea of not guilty, a hearing will take place on November 2.

Mr O'Reilly is also accused of failing to keep a vehicle at the scene of an occurrence where damage occurred at O'Moore Street, Tullamore on June 25 last, and of having no insurance or driving licence.

Finally, he faces a charge of public drunkenness at the Tullamore Court Hotel , O'Moore Street on June 26.