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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12245Theft · Co. Leitrim

Mohill man fined for stealing alcohol from Carrick-on-Shannon shop

Michael McDonagh (21) of Mohill was convicted and fined €300 at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court after admitting taking bottles of alcohol from a shop in Carrick-on-Shannon without paying. He had nine previous convictions and was given five months to pay the fine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced31 Oct
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMichael McDonagh was charged with theft under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe alcohol was taken from a shop in Carrick-on-Shannon. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were called after McDonagh was seen taking alcohol and leaving without paying. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationMcDonagh was identified through CCTV footage. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtMcDonagh pleaded guilty and the judge noted his cooperation and guilty plea. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe judge described the theft as foolish behaviour from someone who should know better. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceMcDonagh was convicted and fined €300, with five months to pay. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh made full admissions when questioned by gardaí. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh cooperated fully with gardaí and expressed remorse during interview. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh has nine previous convictions, mostly for minor public order and theft offences. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Oct2025
    Sentencedleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    ‘You should know better’: Leitrim judge scolds 20-year-old over shop theft

    Court report of a guilty plea and €300 fine for shop theft of alcohol in Carrick-on-Shannon. Not the same as existing case 11405, which concerns criminal damage at a Mohill supermarket in February 2024.

    convicted, Michael McDonagh, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael McDonagh