€1,000 reward to catch pickpocket

A well-known Midlands pub has offered a €1,000 reward to anyone who can help catch a pickpocket who allegedly stole an elderly patron’s wallet.

Reputed to be Ireland’s oldest pub, Sean’s Bar in Athlone, Co Westmeath, took to Facebook this week to try and solve the crime and send out a message to criminals.

Acting general manager Declan Delaney said an 80-year-old British tourist staying in Birr, Co Offaly, had visited the bar on a day-trip to Athlone.