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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7890Theft · Co. Donegal · 2 Sep 2025

Man accused of stealing €200 phone at Inver Post Office, Donegal

Leon Ward, 25, of Meengilcarry, Killybegs, is accused of stealing a black mobile phone valued at €200 from Inver Post Office in Inver, Donegal, on September 2, 2025. He faces a charge of theft under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. The case was first listed at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse, where Ward was not present and a defence solicitor said instructions could not be progressed because of the ongoing solicitors' strike. The judge adjourned the case to November 23 and directed that Ward attend the next sitting.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Leon Ward, 25, of Meengilcarry, Killybegs, is accused of stealing a black mobile phone valued at €200.
Where
The alleged theft took place at Inver Post Office, Inver Glebe, Inver, Donegal.
When
The alleged theft is dated September 2, 2025.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the case.
Charges
Ward faces a charge of theft under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
  • The case was listed at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse, before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham.
  • Ward was not present at the court sitting.
  • A defence solicitor said they had instructions on the matter but could not progress it because of the ongoing solicitors' strike.
  • The judge ordered disclosure to be sent to McIntyre O’Brien Solicitors.
Other details
  • The case was adjourned to November 23.
  • The judge directed that Ward must be present at the next sitting.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of stealing a €200 mobile phone at Inver Post Office. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged theft took place at Inver Post Office in Inver. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged theft is dated September 2, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces a charge of theft under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was not present at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA defence solicitor said they had instructions on the matter but could not progress it because of the ongoing solicitors' strike. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure to be sent to McIntyre O’Brien Solicitors. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe case was adjourned until November 23. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge directed that the accused must be present at the next sitting. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Sep2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    South West Donegal man faces alleged theft charge at Inver Post Office

    Court report on the first listing of the theft charge. The article gives the date of the alleged offence as September 2, 2025, and reports that the case was adjourned to November 23 with the accused directed to attend.

    accused, Leon Ward, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Leon Ward