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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23151Theft · Co. Donegal · 5 Dec 2025

Ballyshannon woman accused of perfume theft in Bundoran

Geraldine Ward, 51, of Ballyshannon, appeared at Ballyshannon District Court facing a charge of stealing a box of Good Girl Perfume valued at €155 from Cara Pharmacy in Bundoran on 5 December 2025. Judge Éiteáin Cunningham directed disclosure to the defence and adjourned the case to 15 January 2027.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe stolen item was a box of Good Girl Perfume valued at €155. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged theft took place at Cara Pharmacy on Main Street in Bundoran. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 5 December 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 15 January 2027. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused was ordered to be present at the next sitting of the case. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Oct2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Disclosure directed for Ballyshannon woman accused of perfume theft

    First court appearance; disclosure directed to defence solicitor Rory O'Brien and case adjourned to 15 January 2027.

    accused, Geraldine Ward, 51, female, named, irish (judged from name)Geraldine Ward