Ireland Longford woman convicted of theft under Probation Act
Kathleen Delaney, a woman aged 50, is accused of stealing wine and gin worth €73.23 from Aldi on the Athlone Road, Longford, on June 20, 2025, and of assaulting a male security guard in Penney's on August 15, 2022. She pleaded guilty to the assault and threatening behaviour charges, which were dealt with under Section 1(2) of the Probation Act, resulting in a conviction with no penalty. The theft charge was adjourned for review on October 20, 2026, after her solicitor noted she had made early admissions and brought €80 as reimbursement. On October 30, 2026, the judge applied Section 1(2) of the Probation Act to the theft, finalising the matter.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court31 Mar
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Delaney is accused of stealing assorted wine and gin worth €73.23 from Aldi on the Athlone Road, Longford.
- Delaney previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a male security guard in Penney's and engaging in threatening behaviour on August 15, 2022.
- Where
- The theft is alleged to have occurred at Aldi on the Athlone Road, Longford.
- When
- The theft is alleged to have occurred on June 20, 2025.
- Charges
- Delaney was brought before Longford District Court charged with theft.
- In court
- The theft matter was adjourned for review on October 20, 2026, and Delaney was remanded on continuing bail.
- Sentence
- On the assault matter, the court applied Section 1(2) of the Probation Act, so Delaney was convicted but no penalty was imposed.
- On October 30, 2026, the judge applied Section 1(2) of the Probation Act to the theft, finalising the matter.
- Other details
- Delaney's solicitor said she had made early admissions, signed a notebook confirming she took the wine, and brought €80 as reimbursement.
- Sergeant Daly told the court Delaney has 29 previous thefts and she had recently served a six-month sentence for a separate matter.
- Delaney was previously bound to the peace for 18 months and ordered to do 240 hours of community service for an earlier theft conviction.
- Delaney said she couldn't be bothered doing voluntary work when it was suggested to her.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDelaney is accused of stealing assorted wine and gin worth €73.23. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe offence is alleged to have occurred in Aldi on the Athlone Road. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe Aldi theft is alleged to have happened on June 20, 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence occurred on June 20 of last year. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe charge was brought before the court by Garda John Creegan. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeDelaney previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a security guard in Penney's and engaging in threatening behaviour. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeDelaney is accused of stealing wine and gin worth €73.23 from Aldi on the Athlone Road. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeKathleen Delaney was brought before Longford District Court charged with theft. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe theft matter was put in for review on October 20 and Delaney was remanded on continuing bail. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge said he would apply Section 1(2) of the Probation Act. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge said the application of Section 1(2) finalised the matter for Delaney. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceDelaney was previously bound to the peace for 18 months and ordered to do 240 hours of community service for an earlier theft conviction. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceOn the assault matter, the court applied Section 1(2) of the Probation Act, so Delaney was convicted but no penalty was imposed. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherDelaney said she couldn't be bothered doing voluntary work when this was suggested to her. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherDelaney's solicitor said she had made early admissions and signed a notebook confirming she took the wine. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherDelaney's solicitor said she had brought €80 as reimbursement for the theft. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherSergeant Daly told the court Delaney has 29 previous thefts. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherDelaney's solicitor said she does not intend to come back before the court again. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherDelaney's solicitor said she had recently served a six-month sentence for a separate matter. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherDelaney was subject to a probation bond for a year. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe adjournment was requested because the matter was affected by the solicitors' strike. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe judge noted the matter was in for review and that €80 was brought forward. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Oct2026Longford District Court: Recently released woman back before the Judge
Adds the 30 October 2026 hearing for the Aldi theft charge, the value of the alcohol (€73.23), the alleged Aldi location and date, and the judge's decision to apply the Probation Act, which finalised the matter.
accused, Kathleen Delaney, 51, female, named, irish (judged from name)Kathleen Delaney - 31 Mar2026Longford woman tells court she ‘couldn’t be arsed’ undertaking voluntary work
Court report on Kathleen Delaney's latest Longford District Court appearance. It adds that the assault matter was dealt with under Section 1(2) of the Probation Act, that the Aldi theft was adjourned for review on October 20, her remark about voluntary work, and her history of previous thefts.
convicted, Kathleen Delaney, 50, female, named, irish (judged from name)Kathleen Delaneyvictim, male