Ireland Limerick woman pleads guilty to theft and robbery offences
Danielle McCormack, a 34-year-old woman, is the suspect in two robberies in Limerick city in 2025. The first took place shortly after 9pm on April 17, 2025 at St John's Square, where a woman was knocked to the ground and her bag was taken. The second took place shortly after 5:30am on October 7, 2025 on Henry Street, where a victim's backpack was ripped from her. McCormack was arrested on December 23, 2025 and, according to reports published on July 13, 2026, pleaded guilty to a number of theft and robbery charges at Limerick Circuit Court, where she was refused bail and remains on remand in Limerick Prison. Judge Colin Daly has indicated he will impose sentence on July 20.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted13 Jul
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Danielle McCormack pleaded guilty to a number of theft and robbery charges at Limerick Circuit Court.
- During the St John's Square robbery a woman was knocked to the ground and her bag was taken.
- During the Henry Street robbery the victim's backpack was ripped from her.
- Where
- Both robberies took place in Limerick city, at St John's Square and on Henry Street.
- When
- The St John's Square robbery took place shortly after 9pm on April 17, 2025.
- The Henry Street robbery took place shortly after 5:30am on October 7, 2025.
- Other details
- Cash and a necklace with sentimental value were taken from the bag in the St John's Square robbery.
- Minutes after the Henry Street robbery the victim's debit card was used in a coffee shop.
- McCormack has previous convictions, including for theft, robbery, trespass, public order and assault.
- Cause
- Her counsel said her drug addiction was the cause of her offending.
- Investigation
- McCormack was arrested on December 23, 2025 and made full admissions.
- In court
- McCormack was refused bail and is on remand in Limerick Prison.
- Sentence
- Judge Colin Daly has indicated he will impose sentence on July 20.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDanielle McCormack pleaded guilty to a number of charges at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatDuring the St John's Square incident the victim was knocked to the ground and her bag was taken. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatIn the Henry Street robbery the victim's backpack was ripped from her. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenA robbery at St John's Square took place shortly after 9pm on April 17, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenA robbery on Henry Street took place shortly after 5:30am on October 7, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeHer counsel said her drug addiction was the cause of her offending. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationMcCormack was arrested on December 23, 2025 and made full admissions. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtMcCormack is on remand in Limerick Prison after being refused bail. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Colin Daly has indicated he will impose sentence on July 20. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherCash and a necklace with sentimental value were removed from the victim's bag. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherMinutes after the Henry Street robbery the victim's debit card was used in a coffee shop. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherMcCormack has previous convictions including for theft, robbery, trespass, public order and assault. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Jul2026Limerick mother committed spate of theft offences to feed drug habit
Reports the guilty plea, the details of two robberies in 2025 (St John's Square and Henry Street), the mitigation that addiction drove the offending, and that sentencing is set for July 20.
convicted, Danielle McCormack, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Danielle McCormackvictim, late 20s, femalevictim, early 40s, female