Ireland Limerick woman sentenced for theft and giving false name to gardaí
Susan McCarthy, 32, of Astor Court, Keyes Park, Limerick, was charged with theft of goods valued at €130.11 from Aldi on Childers Road, Limerick, on February 12, 2025. On March 30, 2025, gardaí approached her on patrol at Sean Heuston Street, Limerick city, and she gave the name Rebecca, which was later found not to be her real name. She was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment for the theft and four weeks for giving a false name, with the sentence backdated to June 18, 2026, when she was first taken into custody. The latest development, reported on June 29, 2026, is that she was sentenced at Limerick District Court for giving gardaí a false name.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- Sentenced29 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Susan McCarthy, 32, of Astor Court, Keyes Park, Limerick, was charged with theft of goods valued at €130.11.
- The woman gave gardaí the name Rebecca, and her real name was later established.
- Where
- The theft took place at Aldi on Childers Road, Limerick.
- Gardaí approached her on patrol at Sean Heuston Street, Limerick city, which was described in court as a place known for the sale of drugs.
- When
- The incident dates are given as February 12, 2025 for the theft and March 30, 2025 for the false name, as the sources differ.
- Investigation
- Gardaí were alerted to the theft by the store detective.
- After the false name was given, she was taken to the garda station, where her real name was established.
- Charges
- She was charged with theft and with giving a false name to gardaí.
- In court
- The case was heard at Limerick District Court, where she was convicted.
- Sentence
- She was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment for the theft and four weeks' imprisonment for giving a false name.
- The sentence was backdated to June 18, 2026, when she was first taken into custody.
- Other details
- She made full admissions to gardaí and was apologetic for the theft.
- Her previous convictions include two section three assaults, violent disorder, criminal damage, producing an article during a dispute, possession of a knife, theft and public order offences.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe false name was given after gardaí approached her on patrol at Sean Heuston Street, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí were alerted to the theft by the store detective. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeShe was charged with theft of goods valued at €130.11 from Aldi on Childers Road, Limerick, on February 12, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceShe was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment for the theft. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceShe was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment for giving a false name. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceThe sentence was backdated to June 18, 2026, when she was first taken into custody. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherSean Heuston Street was described in court as a place known for drug supply. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherShe told gardaí her name was Rebecca, and her real name was later established. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherShe made full admissions to gardaí and was apologetic for the theft. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherHer previous convictions include two section three assaults, a violent disorder conviction, criminal damage, producing an article during a dispute, possession of a knife, theft and public order offences. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jun2026Limerick woman imprisoned for giving gardaí a false name
Court report of sentencing. Adds the theft charge, the false-name charge (incident on March 30, 2025), the previous convictions and the sentences. Incident date given is the earlier theft; the false-name incident was March 30, 2025.
convicted, Susan McCarthy, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Susan McCarthy