Longford burglary accused sent forward for Circuit Court trial
Michaela Hannifan (37) of Cnoc na Sí, Killashee, Longford, will now appear before Longford Circuit Court on October 6.
A Longford woman has been sent forward to stand trial in relation to an alleged burglary during the summer.
Michaela Hannifan (37) of Cnoc na Sí, Killashee, Longford, was served with a book of evidence at last week's sitting of Longford District Court on Tuesday.
Sergeant Enda Daly, for the State, informed Judge Bernadette Owens the defendant is in custody in connection with the matter. Solicitor Adrian Gillick, defending, informed Judge Owens he would not be making any application for bail.
Garda Claire Hardiman gave evidence of having served the book of evidence on the accused earlier that day. Ms Hannifan is accused of committing burglary at 12 Ardeevan Estate, Longford on June 5, 2026.
Sgt Daly said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had consented for the defendant to be sent forward to the next sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court early next month in connection with the sole charge contained in the book.
Judge Owens gave Ms Hannifan the alibi warning, instructing her that she had 14 days to notify the State of any alibi evidence she wished to rely on during the course of her trial.
The defendant was subsequently remanded on bail to appear before Longford Circuit Criminal Court on October 6 next at 10am.