Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19435Theft · Co. Longford

Georgian national pleads guilty to theft charges at Longford District Court

Ira Shashviashvilli (36), a Georgian woman, was charged with four offences over two thefts of a bottle of Jameson valued at €32 from SuperValu, Hazelwood Shopping Centre, on May 4 and July 16, 2023. She was identified on CCTV footage and charged with possessing a device to remove security tags. At Longford District Court she pleaded guilty to all four charges, and the judge adjourned the matter to October 17 for her to pay €64 to the injured party, which would lead to the case being struck out. If the money is not in court, a €200 fine would be imposed.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Ira Shashviashvilli, a 36-year-old Georgian woman, pleaded guilty to four charges stemming from two thefts.
  • A bottle of Jameson valued at €32 was stolen.
Where
The thefts took place at SuperValu, Hazelwood Shopping Centre, and the case was heard at Longford District Court.
When
The offences occurred on May 4 and July 16, 2023.
Weapon
The defendant was also charged with possession of an article, a device to remove security tags, on the same dates.
Investigation
  • The defendant was identified on CCTV footage.
  • The defendant made full admissions when interviewed about the offences.
Charges
The defendant was charged with four offences in total, including possession of a device to remove security tags.
In court
  • The defendant's solicitor indicated that she was entering a guilty plea to all four charges.
  • The judge adjourned the matter to October 17 for payment of €64 to the injured party, which would result in the case being struck out.
Sentence
If the money was not in court, a fine of €200 would be imposed.
Other details
  • The defendant has no previous convictions.
  • The judge said the defence account was not the best story she had heard.
  • The Longford Leader article is dated October 20, 2023 on the tracker and shows a publication date of October 23, 2023.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIra Shashviashvilli pleaded guilty to four charges stemming from two thefts. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatA bottle of Jameson valued at €32 was stolen. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe thefts took place at SuperValu, Hazelwood Shopping Centre. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred on May 4 and July 16, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was identified on CCTV footage. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was also charged with possessing a device to remove security tags. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to October 17 for payment of €64 to the injured party, which would result in the case being struck out. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceIf the money was not in court, a fine of €200 would be imposed. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant made full admissions when interviewed about the offences. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the defence account was not the best story she had heard. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Judge says defendant's defence is ‘not the best story’

    Reports a guilty plea at Longford District Court to four charges over two thefts from SuperValu, Hazelwood Shopping Centre, with the case adjourned for compensation payment of €64. The article does not state the county of the shop, so Longford is taken from the court.

    accused, Ira Shashviashvilli, 36, female, Georgian, named, non-irishIra Shashviashvillivictim