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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0230Theft · Co. Dublin · 15 May 2026

Judge refuses application to strike out perfume-theft charge against Brendan Mullin

Brendan Mullin, a man aged 62, is accused of stealing a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158 from Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin, on 15 May 2026. At Dublin District Court on 29 September 2026, his defence solicitor John O'Doherty sought to have the charge struck out, arguing noncompliance with a court disclosure order to produce statements. Judge Áine Clancy refused the application after a Garda confirmed the order had been complied with. The case was adjourned to a further hearing on 20 October 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Brendan Mullin is accused of the theft of a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158.
Where
The alleged theft took place at Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin.
When
The alleged theft took place on 15 May 2026.
Charges
Brendan Mullin, a man aged 62, is charged with theft.
In court
  • Defence solicitor John O'Doherty applied to strike out the charge citing noncompliance with a court disclosure order, but Judge Áine Clancy refused the application.
  • A Garda told the court the disclosure order had been complied with.
  • An earlier disclosure order in the case was made by Judge Treasa Kelly.
  • The case was adjourned to a further hearing on 20 October 2026.
Other details
Mullin won 55 caps for Ireland between 1984 and 1995 before going on to work in financial services.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe theft occurred at Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged theft took place on 15 May 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBrendan Mullin is accused of the theft of a bottle of Hermès perfume worth €158 from Brown Thomas in Grafton Street, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence solicitor John O'Doherty argued there had been noncompliance with a court disclosure order to produce statements to the defence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA Garda told the court the disclosure order had been complied with. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge put the case back until a further hearing on 20 October. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAn earlier disclosure order in the case was made by Judge Treasa Kelly. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMullin won 55 caps for Ireland between 1984 and 1995 before going on to work in financial services. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Sep2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Judge refuses application to strike out perfume-theft charge against Brendan Mullin

    First report of this case. Defence solicitor John O'Doherty sought to have the charge struck out citing noncompliance with a court disclosure order, but Judge Áine Clancy refused, noting a Garda confirmed the order had been complied with. The case was adjourned to 20 October 2026.

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