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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0559Theft · Co. Dublin · 15 May 2026

Former Ireland rugby international Brendan Mullin's perfume theft case adjourned

Brendan Mullin, 62, a former Ireland rugby international, is accused of stealing a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158 from Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin, on 15 May 2026. His case came before the District Court in Dublin on 21 July 2026, where Judge Treasa Kelly adjourned it to 29 September. Mullin was remanded on continuing bail, and his solicitor said he had been given a precis of the evidence and CCTV footage but no statements since a previous hearing in June. He is to enter a plea or have a trial date set on 29 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Brendan Mullin, 62, a former Ireland rugby international who won 55 caps between 1984 and 1995, is accused of stealing a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158.
Where
The theft occurred at Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin.
When
The theft took place on 15 May 2026.
Charges
Mullin was charged under Section 4 of the Theft and Fraud Act.
In court
  • The case was heard at the District Court in Dublin before Judge Treasa Kelly on 21 July 2026.
  • The case was adjourned to 29 September 2026, when Mullin is to enter a plea or have a trial date set.
Investigation
Mullin's solicitor, John O'Doherty, said that since a previous hearing in June he had been given a precis of the evidence and CCTV footage but no statements.
Other details
  • Mullin was remanded on continuing bail.
  • Mullin, of Albert Lodge, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, did not speak during the hearing.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBrendan Mullin is a former rugby international who won 55 caps for Ireland between 1984 and 1995 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe is accused of stealing a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe was dressed in a light blue shirt and dark pants and did not speak during the hearing (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe theft occurred at Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMullin lives at Albert Lodge, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe theft took place on 15 May (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe charge is under Section 4 of the Theft and Fraud Act (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at the District Court in Dublin and adjourned to 29 September (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Treasa Kelly presided over the hearing (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMullin was remanded on continuing bail (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jul2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Case of former Ireland rugby international accused of stealing perfume from Brown Thomas is adjourned

    The article reports the adjournment of Mullin's theft case, noting the defence sought statements and CCTV while the judge accepted summary jurisdiction under Section 4 of the Theft and Fraud Act.

    accused, Brendan Mullin, 62, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Mullin