Theft-accused consents to further remand in custody

A man charged with thefts from Athlone businesses has consented to a further remand in custody while he awaits assessment by the probation service.

Paul O’Connor (49), with addresses at St Brendan’s Terrace, Ballinasloe, and River Village, Tuam Road, Athlone, County Roscommon, as well as Cúlán Eiscir Riada, Dunlo, Ballinasloe, appeared before Athlone District Court via video link, where he consented to a four week remand in custody.

In January, he pleaded guilty to five theft charges, for clothing, groceries, tools and crystal ornaments, amounting to a total value of €276.88 on dates in September, November and December, 2025.

Solicitor Padraig Quinn, on behalf of the accused, said that his client has been engaging with addiction treatment services in Castlerea Prison and wants to continue with that treatment, he said. He “makes no excuse” for his offending.

Judge Bernadette Owens remanded Mr O’Connor in custody, on consent, to March 4th.

*Published under the Courts Reporting Scheme