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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 8978Theft · Co. Donegal

Bench warrant issued for Donegal Town woman charged with theft

Monica Paczkowska, a 51-year-old woman of Marion Villas, Donegal Town, faces two alleged theft offences under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. The first alleged theft was on 5 February 2025 at Animals in Need, Donegal Town, and the second was on 7 July 2025 at Holly and Evie, The Diamond, Donegal Town. Garda Sergeant Oliver Devaney applied for a bench warrant after she failed to appear at Donegal District Court, and Judge Cunningham issued the warrant, as reported on 22 June 2026. No plea or outcome has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Monica Paczkowska, 51, of Marion Villas, Donegal Town, faces two alleged theft offences.
Charges
The two alleged offences are under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
Where
  • The first alleged theft was at Animals in Need, Donegal Town.
  • The second alleged theft was at Holly and Evie, The Diamond, Donegal Town.
When
  • The first alleged theft was on 5 February 2025.
  • The second alleged theft was on 7 July 2025.
Other details
  • The first alleged theft involved a cream-coloured purse containing €1,400 in cash.
  • The second alleged theft involved two rings valued at €110.
  • The court report of 22 June 2026 gives no plea or outcome.
In court
  • Paczkowska was not present at Ballyshannon Courthouse when the matter was called before Donegal District Court.
  • Garda Sergeant Oliver Devaney applied for a bench warrant to be issued against her.
  • Judge Cunningham made the order for a bench warrant at Donegal District Court.
  • The judge said the accused had previously taken a bench warrant.
  • The judge proceeded with the State's application because the accused had been directed to attend.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe first alleged theft was at Animals in Need, Donegal Town. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe second alleged theft was at Holly and Evie, The Diamond, Donegal Town. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe first alleged theft was on 5 February 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe second alleged theft was on 7 July 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces two alleged offences under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA bench warrant was issued against a Donegal Town resident who failed to appear at Donegal District Court on two alleged theft charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant Oliver Devaney applied for the bench warrant. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Cunningham made the order at Donegal District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the accused had previously taken a bench warrant. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge proceeded with the State's application because the accused had been directed to attend. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe first alleged theft involved a cream-coloured purse containing €1,400 in cash. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe second alleged theft involved two rings valued at €110. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jun2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Judge issues warrant on Donegal Town resident charged with theft

    Court report on a bench warrant issued after the accused failed to appear on two theft charges dated 5 February 2025 and 7 July 2025. The article gives no plea or outcome. The incident date is left empty because the two alleged thefts occurred on different dates.

    accused, Monica Paczkowska, 51, female, namedMonica Paczkowska