Man on big money laundering charge at credit union in Offaly

Woman also before Tullamore District Court on charges connected with Louis Vuitton designer goods

Published 18th May 2026, 08:00 BST Two people appeared at Tullamore District Court | Tribune Pictures Woman also before Tullamore District Court on charges connected with Louis Vuitton designer goods Sign up to our Offaly Live newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Offaly Live within your account.

BOOKS of evidence for the prosecution of two Tullamore people accused of offences under the Money Laundering Act will be ready later this month, the local District Court was told.

Margaret Cawley (30), 50 Puttaghaun, Tullamore and Martin Cawley (31), of the same address appeared before Judge Andrew Cody and were represented by Aisling Maloney, solicitor.

Margaret Cawley is accused of offences involving the proceeds of crime on various dates in 2022 and 2023, including the possession of a Louis Vuitton bag and belt at a flat above Eclipse, Harbour Street, Tullamore.

One of the charges alleges the possession of €3,090 in cash and others relate to money credited to AIB and Revolut accounts.

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One of the charges against Martin Cawley relates to the possession on December 31, 2023 at Tullamore Credit Union of €65,352.56 held in an account number with his name.

Another charge relates to an offence involving €9,390 allegedly committed on March 8, 2024 at Durrow Abbey, Tullamore.

Other charges involve separate amounts of €755 in cash at O'Connor Square, Tullamore and €3,090 cash at the flat over Eclipse.

When they both appeared before him Judge Cody extended time for service of books of evidence to May 27 next.