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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11501Theft · Co. Donegal · 29 Dec 2023

Man fails to attend Dungloe court again, new bench warrant issued

Francis Kelly, 38, faces a theft charge over goods taken from Aldi in Dungloe. He failed to attend Dungloe District Court on 13 January 2026, and a new bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe goods alleged to have been stolen were two mini white wines, a Pinot Grigio can and a Rose USA. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe total value of the alleged stolen items is €9.76. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged theft took place at Aldi on Carnmore Road, Dungloe. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe theft is alleged to have happened on 29 December 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeKelly faces a charge of theft of property from Aldi in Dungloe. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe alleged offence is contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKelly failed to attend Dungloe court on 9 December 2025 and a warrant for his arrest was issued. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKelly was brought before Ballyshannon District Court on 19 December 2025 after the bench warrant was executed. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKelly was ordered to appear at Dungloe District Court on 13 January 2026 but did not appear. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA new bench warrant was issued for Kelly, who was due before the court on 13 January 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Emile Daly agreed to grant the warrant for the defendant's arrest. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jan2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man arrested for failing to attend a Donegal court doesn’t turn up - again

    Reports that Kelly failed to attend Dungloe District Court on 13 January 2026 after a previous bench warrant was executed, and that Judge Emile Daly granted a new bench warrant.

    accused, Francis Kelly, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Francis Kelly