Fermanagh man remanded in custody on multiple burglary and theft charges in Ballyshannon

Noel Mullane, a 54‑year‑old man from Bellanaleck, Derrygonnelly, Co Fermanagh, was remanded in custody by Ballyshannon District Court on a series of offences alleged to have occurred in March 2026.

The court heard that Garda Darren Norman arrested Mullane at Ballyshannon Garda Station and charged him with possession of a safety knife and a hammer with intent to use them in a burglary at SuperValu, Bundoran, on 4 March 2026, contravening the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 and the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.

Additional charges relate to the unlawful possession of stolen medals, plaques and watches between 2 March and 4 March 2026, and the theft of an NYPD baseball cap, a black body‑warmer and farm documents from Bachelors Walk, Ballyshannon on 4 March 2026.

Mullane is also accused of entering a building on Castle Street as a trespasser and committing theft there during the same period, an arrestable offence under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.

Garda Sergeant Oliver Devaney confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed summary disposal and that disclosure, including CCTV footage, has been provided. Mullane’s solicitor, Gareth McGovern, could not act for him due to ongoing industrial action by criminal legal‑aid solicitors.

Judge Éiteáin Cunningham remanded Mullane in custody and ordered him to appear by video link before Sligo District Court on 12 November, where jurisdiction will be considered.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: d_odd_y / Pexels.