Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0091Theft · Co. Dublin · 1 May 2026

Former rugby international Brendan Mullin appears in Dublin District Court over shoplifting charge

Brendan Mullin, a 62-year-old former rugby international, was charged with the theft of a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158 from Brown Thomas department store on Grafton Street in May 2026. On 20 October 2026, Mullin represented himself before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court, saying his solicitor was absent due to a strike. He chose to have the case heard by a District Court judge rather than a Circuit Court jury. The judge directed him to attend court on 2 November to set a hearing date, with the case likely to be taken in the new year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Mullin was charged with the theft of a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158.
Where
The theft took place at Brown Thomas department store on Grafton Street, Dublin.
When
The theft occurred in May 2026.
Other details
  • Mullin is a 62-year-old former rugby international who won 55 caps for Ireland between 1984 and 1995 and later worked in financial services.
  • Mullin lives at Albert Lodge, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
  • This was Mullin's fourth appearance before the court.
In court
  • Mullin represented himself before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on 20 October 2026, saying his solicitor John O'Doherty was absent due to a strike.
  • Mullin chose to have the case heard by a District Court judge rather than a Circuit Court jury.
  • The judge directed Mullin to attend court on 2 November to set a hearing date, with the case likely to be taken in the new year.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMullin was charged with the theft of a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe theft took place at Brown Thomas department store on Grafton Street. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe theft occurred in May 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMullin represented himself before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Tuesday 20 October 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMullin chose to have the case heard by a District Court judge rather than a Circuit Court jury. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge directed Mullin to attend court on 2 November to set a hearing date, with the case likely to be taken in the new year. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMullin is 62 years old and a former rugby international who won 55 caps for Ireland between 1984 and 1995. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMullin lives at Albert Lodge, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThis was Mullin's fourth appearance before the court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMullin went on to work in financial services after his rugby career. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Former rugby player Brendan Mullin represents himself in court due to ‘strike situation’

    First report of the case. Mullin appeared unrepresented due to his solicitor's absence from a strike; he chose a District Court judge trial over a Circuit Court jury. The case is expected to be heard in the new year.

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