Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 10890Theft · Co. Longford

Longford woman remanded over alleged alcohol thefts from SuperValu

Helen Nevin, a woman from Longford, was charged with five counts of theft of alcohol from SuperValu in the Hazelwood Shopping Centre, Longford town, on dates in March 2025. She was also charged with intoxication and threatening abusive behaviour at Connacht Park, Richmond Street, on May 1, 2025. At Longford District Court in February 2026, Judge Bernadette Owens remanded her on continuing bail to the March 3 sitting, to allow time for her to pay compensation to SuperValu.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Helen Nevin, a woman from Longford, was charged with five counts of theft of alcohol from SuperValu.
Where
The alleged thefts were from SuperValu in the Hazelwood Shopping Centre in Longford town.
When
Key facts say the theft of alcohol valued at €12 was on March 24 and 25, 2025, while the article says the alleged thefts were on five separate dates.
Charges
She was also charged with intoxication and threatening abusive behaviour at Connacht Park, Richmond Street, on May 1, 2025.
In court
  • The court heard that she has 58 previous convictions.
  • Her solicitor said she had kept out of trouble since her most recent conviction.
Cause
She lost her house key, had to pay a locksmith and spent the money that was to go to compensation on that.
Other details
  • She had been asked to bring compensation for SuperValu but did not have it.
  • She is engaging with Merchant's Quay, an organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and addiction.
Sentence
Judge Bernadette Owens remanded her on continuing bail to the March 3 sitting of Longford District Court to allow time to come up with the compensation.
Investigation
The prosecuting Garda is Allan Doherty of Longford Garda Station.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged thefts were from SuperValu in the Hazelwood Shopping Centre in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenShe was charged with stealing alcohol valued at €12 on March 24 and 25 last year. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeShe lost her house key, had to pay a locksmith and spent her money on that. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHelen Nevin was charged with five counts of theft. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeShe was also charged with intoxication and threatening abusive behaviour at Connacht Park, Richmond Street, on May 1 last year. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe court heard that she has 58 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens remanded her to the March 3 sitting of the district court to allow time to come up with the compensation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor said she had kept out of trouble since her most recent conviction. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherShe had been asked to bring compensation for SuperValu but did not have it. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherShe was engaging with Merchant's Quay, an organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and addiction. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Feb2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    ‘Lost house key’: Longford woman accused of theft spent compensation money on locksmith

    Gives the charges, the remand to March 3, and the reason compensation was not paid: the accused lost her house key and spent her money on a locksmith. Adds that she has 58 previous convictions and is engaging with Merchant's Quay.

    accused, Helen Nevin, female, named, irish (judged from name)Helen Nevin