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Case No. 8112Theft · Co. Donegal · 20 Aug 2026

Disclosure ordered in alleged Bundoran Lidl theft case

Giorgi Mirotadze, a 31-year-old man, is alleged to have stolen groceries and clothing worth €52.88 from Lidl in Bundoran, County Donegal, on 20 August 2026. He has been charged under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. At a Ballyshannon District Court appearance on an unspecified date, he was not present, the judge ordered disclosure to be sent to his defence solicitors, and he was ordered to attend court. The case was adjourned to 4 December, as reported on 7 September 2026.

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

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What happened
The accused is alleged to have stolen groceries and clothing worth €52.88.
Where
The alleged theft took place at Lidl in Bundoran, County Donegal.
When
The alleged theft took place on 20 August 2026.
Other details
  • The property allegedly stolen belonged to Lidl Bundoran.
  • The accused is listed as living on Wheatfield Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20.
  • The court report was published by donegallive.ie on 7 September 2026.
Charges
The accused is charged under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
  • The accused was not present at Ballyshannon District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham.
  • The judge ordered disclosure to be sent to the defence solicitors, McGovern Walsh & Co.
  • The judge ordered the accused to attend Ballyshannon District Court on 4 December.
  • The case was adjourned until 4 December.
  • The date of the court appearance is not specified in the report.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is alleged to have stolen groceries and clothing. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe property allegedly stolen was worth €52.88. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged theft took place at Lidl in Bundoran. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged theft took place on 20 August 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was not present at Ballyshannon District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure to be sent to the defence solicitors, McGovern Walsh & Co. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered the accused to attend a court date at Ballyshannon District Court on December 4. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until December 4. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused lives on Wheatfield Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Sep2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Judge orders disclosure over alleged Bundoran Lidl theft

    Reports a Ballyshannon District Court appearance on an unspecified date, where the accused was absent, disclosure was ordered to his solicitors, and the case was adjourned to 4 December.

    accused, Giorgi Mirotadze, 31, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Giorgi Mirotadze