Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23270Theft · Co. Clare

Bunratty Castle Hotel manager charged with theft of Ukrainian residents' allowances

Marion Moore, 50, a manager at Bunratty Castle Hotel, appeared at Ennis District Court facing 57 charges of theft of €7,300 in food and laundry allowances paid by Ukrainian residents between February 2023 and July 2025. She was remanded on bail with the case adjourned to 16 December 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatMarion Moore, 50, of Cill Phadraig, Newport, Co Tipperary, faces 57 charges of theft from Bunratty Castle Hotel. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe total amount of money involved is €7,300. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe allowances stolen were a €70 and €35 food allowance and a €5 laundry bill allowance. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatShe allegedly manipulated records to register the money as taken but siphoned it off for her own use. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe amounts allegedly stolen ranged from €199 to in excess of €300. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged thefts occurred between February 2023 and July 2025. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe DPP recommended the case go forward in the District Court on a guilty plea only. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Adrian Harris decided to hear the case in the District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtMoore was remanded on bail to 16 December 2026. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherCCTV and documentary evidence support the charges. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Oct2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Bunratty hotel manager appears in court charged with theft of Ukrainian food & laundry allowances - Clare Echo

    First court appearance; Judge Adrian Harris retained the case in District Court; DPP recommended guilty plea only; remanded on bail to 16 December 2026.

    accused, Marion Moore, 50, female, named, irish (judged from name)Marion Moorevictim, Ukrainian, non-irish