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Case No. 14796Theft · Co. Clare · 16 Oct 2024

Ennis woman disputes theft charges over Dunnes Stores and pharmacy items

An Ennis woman, 22, is disputing a charge of theft of bed linen worth €345 from the Ennis branch of Dunnes Stores, which is alleged to have happened on October 16, 2024. She is also charged with stealing a cosmetic item worth €68 from Rochford's pharmacy in Ennis on July 17. At Ennis District Court on January 27, 2025, her solicitor told the court that she disputes the theft charge, and Judge Alec Gabbett said it is very hard to walk out of Dunnes Stores with €345 of bed linen unseen. The cases were adjourned to February 8 so that Garda evidence can be disclosed to the defence solicitor.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Eileen Delaney, a 22-year-old woman from Ennis, is disputing that she stole Francis Brennan bed linen worth €345.
Where
The alleged Dunnes Stores theft took place at the Ennis branch of the store.
When
The Dunnes Stores theft is alleged to have happened on October 16, 2024.
Charges
Delaney is also charged with stealing a cosmetic item worth €68 from Rochford's pharmacy in Ennis on July 17.
In court
  • On January 27, 2025, her solicitor told Ennis District Court that Delaney is disputing the theft charge.
  • Judge Alec Gabbett made his comment at Ennis District Court that it is very hard to walk out of Dunnes Stores with €345 of bed linen under your arm without being seen.
  • The judge adjourned the cases to February 8 at Ennis District Court for disclosure of Garda evidence to the defence solicitor.
Investigation
The judge said Dunnes Stores would be able to provide CCTV of the alleged incident to gardaí.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEileen Delaney is disputing that she stole Francis Brennan bed linen worth €345 from the Ennis branch of Dunnes Stores. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe Dunnes Stores theft is alleged to have happened on October 16 of the previous year. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationThe judge said Dunnes Stores would be able to provide CCTV of the alleged incident to gardaí. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeDelaney is also charged with stealing a cosmetic item worth €68 at Rochford's pharmacy in Ennis on July 17. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor told the court that Delaney, of Waterpark Heights, Ennis, is disputing the theft charge. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the cases to February 8 at Ennis District Court for disclosure of Garda evidence to the defence solicitor. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe judge said it is very hard to walk out of Dunnes Stores with €345 of bed linen under your arm without being seen. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2025
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Judge says it's very hard to walk out of Dunnes Stores with €345 of Francis Brennan bed linen and not be seen' - woman denies theft allegation - Clare Echo

    Court report on Ennis District Court hearing; accused disputes the theft charges and the case was adjourned to 8 February for Garda disclosure.

    accused, Eileen Delaney, 22, female, named, irish (judged from name)Eileen Delaney