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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0856Theft · Co. Dublin · 15 May 2026

Former rugby international Brendan Mullin charged with stealing €158 perfume from Brown Thomas

Brendan Mullin, a 62-year-old Irish former rugby international, is accused of stealing Hermès perfume worth €158 from Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin, on 15 May 2026. He faces a single charge under section 4 of the Theft and Fraud Act. On 9 June 2026, he appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court, where the DPP directed summary disposal and the judge agreed to retain jurisdiction. Mullin was remanded on continuing bail to appear on 21 July 2026. The offence carries a maximum penalty of 12 months' imprisonment and a fine of up to €3,000.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged9 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Mullin is accused of stealing Hermès perfume worth €158 from Brown Thomas.
Where
The theft took place at Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on 15 May 2026.
Investigation
A summary of the prosecution evidence and CCTV was handed over to the defence.
Charges
Mullin faces a single charge under section 4 of the Theft and Fraud Act.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on 9 June 2026, where the DPP directed summary disposal and the judge retained jurisdiction.
  • Mullin was remanded on continuing bail to appear on 21 July 2026.
Sentence
The offence is punishable by a maximum of 12 months' imprisonment and a fine of up to €3,000.
Other details
  • Mullin won 55 caps for Ireland between 1984 and 1995 before going into financial services.
  • Mullin lives at Albert Lodge, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMullin is accused of stealing Hermès perfume worth €158 from Brown Thomas on Grafton Street. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe theft took place at Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA summary of the prosecution evidence and CCTV was handed over to the defence. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe faces a single charge under section 4 of the Theft and Fraud Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Kelly agreed to retain jurisdiction so the case would remain in the District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMullin was remanded on continuing bail to appear on 21 July 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe offence is punishable by a maximum of 12 months and a fine of up to €3,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMullin won 55 caps for Ireland between 1984 and 1995 before going into financial services. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMullin lives at Albert Lodge, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jun2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Former rugby international Brendan Mullin charged with stealing perfume from Brown Thomas

    First report of the charge; procedural hearing at Dublin District Court with DPP directing summary disposal and judge retaining jurisdiction.

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