A man has confirmed his guilty plea to committing a €17,000 burglary at a pub in Galway city centre.

Martin McDonagh (40), with an address at 8 Droim Chaoin, Bishop O’Donnell Road, appeared at Galway Circuit Court on an offence contrary to section 12 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.

The charge states that on August 17, McDonagh entered Cadell Bar, 31 Woodquay, as a trespasser and committed the theft of €17,000 and two bottles of alcohol.

After McDonagh confirmed his guilty plea, Judge Brian O’Callaghan adjourned the case to March 26, 2026 for sentencing.

Defence barrister, Aisling Wall, asked that the court extend the legal aid certificate to allow for the preparation of medical reports to assist the court in sentencing.

Judge O’Callaghan granted the application.

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