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Ex-girlfriend of Lordship accused tells trial he was at home on same night as robbery

Date
2023-03-14
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Armagh
County
Armagh

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing on 14 March 2023, Charlene O'Callaghan, the former girlfriend of Brendan Treanor, testified that she and Treanor were at home in Tullydonnell, Co. Armagh, on the night of the January 25, 2013 robbery at Lordship Credit Union. She said she arrived home at about 9:15 pm after work, watched television, showered, and then left to order food at a Crossmaglen takeaway at 10:05 pm, returning around 10:17 pm. O'Callaghan confirmed that Treanor was present in the house before she left and that he had dropped his phone into the bath while washing their dogs. She also noted that Treanor's friends included Aaron Brady and James Flynn. The testimony was given while Treanor and Flynn remain charged with the robbery and related conspiracy, having pleaded not guilty. The case continues before the Special Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ex-girlfriend of Lordship accused tells trial he was at home on same night as robbery. Charges or matters: each charge; robbery of €7,000 at Lordship Credit Union; conspiracy to enter residential premises with the intention of stealing car keys. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: Ms O'Callaghan said the couple had to move out of the house for a period of time in the aftermath of the shooting because of a threat to Mr Treanor. CNI source report

Case subjects

Aaron Brady

Background Person

Charges: each charge (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Brendan Treanor

Accused

Charges: robbery of €7,000 at Lordship Credit Union; conspiracy to enter residential premises with the intention of stealing car keys (Alleged Or Contested)

James Flynn

Accused

Charges: robbery of €7,000 at Lordship Credit Union; conspiracy to enter residential premises with the intention of stealing car keys (Alleged Or Contested)

Places mentioned

Facility
  • Lordship Credit Union
Court Venue
  • Special Criminal Court
Residence

Topics

Stage Trial Theft

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