Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15749Theft · Co. Laois

Laois woman's theft case adjourned to 2025 after home flooded

Tara Kane, a 34-year-old woman of Clonroosk View, Portlaoise, is accused of three thefts of bedding and groceries in Laois between November 2023 and May 2024. The alleged thefts took place at Harry Corrys in Portlaoise on 22 November 2023, Mulhalls Supervalu in Portlaoise on 27 January 2024 and Centra in Portarlington on 17 May 2024. At Portlaoise District Court on 17 October 2024, the court heard that her home had flooded about five weeks earlier and she could not produce the compensation the court had hoped for. Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 24 February 2025, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Tara Kane, a 34-year-old woman of Clonroosk View, Portlaoise, is accused of three theft charges.
Where
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
When
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court on 17 October 2024.
Charges
  • Tara Kane is accused of stealing bedding valued at €241.97 from Harry Corrys in Portlaoise on 22 November 2023.
  • Tara Kane is accused of stealing groceries valued at €109 from Mulhalls Supervalu in Portlaoise on 27 January 2024.
  • Tara Kane is accused of stealing groceries valued at €47 from Centra in Portarlington on 17 May 2024.
Cause
The woman's house was flooded about five weeks before the sitting.
In court
  • The court had hoped compensation would be produced at the sitting, but the woman was unable to come up with it.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 24 February 2025.
Other details
The judge told the defendant to explain why she had allowed extra time.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe woman's house was flooded about five weeks before the sitting. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeTara Kane is accused of stealing bedding valued at €241.97 from Harry Corrys in Portlaoise on 22 November 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeTara Kane is accused of stealing groceries valued at €47 from Centra in Portarlington on 17 May 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeTara Kane is accused of stealing groceries valued at €109 from Mulhalls Supervalu in Portlaoise on 27 January 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe court had hoped compensation would be paid at the sitting. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe woman was unable to come up with the compensation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on 24 February 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nicola Andrews adjourned the case to 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge told the defendant to explain why she had allowed extra time. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Oct2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman unable to pay compensation as her house was flooded, Laois court hears

    Three theft charges were heard, with dates from November 2023 to May 2024. The woman was unable to pay the compensation the court had hoped for because her house had flooded, and the case was adjourned to 24 February 2025.

    accused, Tara Kane, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Tara Kane