Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8925Theft · Co. Clare

14-year-old girl appears in children's court over Ennis thefts

A 14-year-old girl from Co Clare appeared at the Children's Court in Ennis, accompanied by her grandmother, in connection with 11 alleged thefts from businesses around Ennis. The alleged thefts span from December 10th of the previous year to May 12th, with goods allegedly stolen totalling €703.79, and all offences are alleged to be contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. Gardaí objected to bail unless she lived with her grandmother, and she was granted bail with conditions including no contact with a named non-relative female and not being in Ennis without an adult. Judge Adrian Harris granted legal aid to her solicitor, Daragh Hassett, and she was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on July 22.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 14-year-old girl appeared in court in connection with a spate of thefts around Ennis.
Where
The case was heard at the Children's Court in Ennis.
When
The alleged thefts span from December 10th of the previous year to May 12th, a period of about six months.
Charges
  • She appeared in connection with 11 alleged thefts from businesses around Ennis.
  • The goods allegedly stolen total €703.79.
  • All alleged offences are contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
  • Her mother was in Garda custody, so her grandmother accompanied her to court.
  • Gardaí objected to bail unless she lived with her grandmother.
  • Her bail conditions include no contact with a named female who is not a relation and not being in Ennis without an adult.
  • Judge Adrian Harris granted legal aid to her solicitor, Daragh Hassett.
  • She was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on July 22.
Other details
The Clare Echo first reported the children's court appearance on June 26.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 14-year-old girl appeared in court in connection with a spate of thefts around Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at the Children's Court in Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged thefts span from December 10th of the previous year to May 12th. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeShe appeared in connection with 11 thefts from businesses around Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe value of goods allegedly stolen totals €703.79. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeAll alleged offences are contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtShe was accompanied to court by her grandmother, as her mother was in Garda custody. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail on condition that she live with her grandmother. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHer bail conditions include no contact with a named female who is not a relation and not being in Ennis without an adult. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Adrian Harris granted legal aid to her solicitor, Daragh Hassett. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtShe was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on July 22. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jun2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Fourteen year old appears in children's court over spate of thefts - Clare Echo

    First report of the children's court appearance. Adds the number of thefts, the total value, the period covered, the bail conditions and the next court date.

    accused, 14, female