Longford man accused of pharmacy robbery granted bail

A defendant accused of theft from a Edgeworthstown pharmacy will return before Longford District court in May.
Matt Cummins (51) of 6 Pairc Na Habhainn, Edgeworthstown was before the court in respect of an incident on the previous day, February 24, 2025.

Mr Cummins was charged with robbing 84 Pregabalin tablets valued at €15 from Tully's Chemist, Main St, Edgeworthstown.
Garda Shane Carroll told the judge the defendant was arrested the previous evening at 7:10pm in Edgeworthstown and brought to Longford Garda Station. When the charge was put to Mr Cummins he replied: “I think I said everything that had to be said.”

Judge Owens was told the prosecution consented to bail on a number of conditions.
They included that the defendant enter a €200 bond, signed on weekly every Thursday, provide a mobile phone number to Gardaí and not travel without the prior agreement of the court.
Solicitor Frank Gearty said his client was dealing with “significant addiction issues” and would be making a visit to his GP “with all speed”.

Mr Gearty said the defendant intends to address his addiction issues as an inpatient at St Patrick's MHS before the matter returns before the court.
Judge Owens adjourned the case to May 6, 2023 for DPP directions, giving Gardai liberty to re-enter the matter if necessary. The defendant was granted legal aid.

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