Brendan Treanor and James Flynn charged over Louth robbery

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Brendan Treanor and James Flynn are charged with the Lordship Credit Union robbery at the Special Criminal Court, reported on 9 February 2023.

The robbery took place in Bellurgan, Co Louth, on 25 January 2013, when credit union staff were preparing to leave with money under Garda escort.

Witnesses described a car blocking the exit and men entering the car park before money and papers were taken. Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was shot dead during the robbery.

Treanor and Flynn also face conspiracy charges relating to planned creeper burglaries. Both men have pleaded not guilty, and the trial was continuing when reported.