Ireland Serial shoplifter from Longford sentenced to eight months in prison
Between 11 August and 12 October 2024, Mark Kelly, a 38-year-old man from Longford, stole goods from shops in Longford, including groceries from SuperValu at the Hazelwood Shopping Centre, and trespassed at the Longford Arms Hotel to steal alcohol. He pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to shoplifting and stealing goods valued over €1,000. Judge Bernadette Owens sentenced him to eight months in prison, with four months for the theft offences and eight months for the trespass to run concurrently, and ordered a probation report. Kelly was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned to 10 December 2024 for the reactivation of a suspended sentence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced6 Dec
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Kelly stole groceries worth €127 from SuperValu at the Hazelwood Shopping Centre on 9 October 2024.
- Kelly took air fresheners worth €41.90 from Aldi on the Athlone Road, Longford, on 11 August 2024.
- Kelly entered the Longford Arms Hotel as a trespasser and stole alcohol valued at €70.
- When
- The thefts took place on six dates between 11 August and 12 October 2024, according to the article.
- The key facts give 21 October 2024 as the date of the Longford Arms Hotel incident, which falls outside the 11 August to 12 October window given in the article.
- Where
- Kelly is of Camlin Mews, Longford, according to the article.
- Cause
- His solicitor said the offending was a cry for help linked to serious addiction problems.
- Charges
- Kelly pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to shoplifting and stealing goods valued at over €1,000.
- In court
- Judge Bernadette Owens presided over the sentencing, with Garda Insp David Jordan prosecuting.
- Sentence
- Kelly was sentenced to eight months in prison.
- Four months were given for the theft offences and eight months for the trespass, to run concurrently.
- Other details
- Kelly had 40 previous convictions, more than 35 of them for theft-related offences.
- Kelly was remanded in custody, and the case was adjourned to 10 December for reactivation of a suspended sentence.
- The judge ordered a probation report and directed that Kelly receive appropriate medical attention.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOn 9 October 2024 Kelly stole groceries worth €127 from SuperValu at the Hazelwood Shopping Centre. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatOn 21 October 2024 Kelly entered the Longford Arms Hotel as a trespasser and stole alcohol valued at €70. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereOn 11 August 2024 Kelly took air fresheners worth €41.90 from Aldi on the Athlone Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe thefts took place on six dates between 11 August and 12 October 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeHis solicitor said the offending was a cry for help and linked to serious addiction problems. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeKelly pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to shoplifting and stealing goods valued at over €1,000. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Bernadette Owens presided over the sentencing. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceKelly was sentenced to eight months in prison. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Owens gave four months for the theft offences and eight months for the trespass, to run concurrently. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherKelly had 40 previous convictions, more than 35 of them for theft-related offences. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherKelly was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned to 10 December for the reactivation of a suspended sentence. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe judge ordered a probation report and directed that Kelly receive appropriate medical attention. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Dec2024Serial shoplifter who stole goods worth €1,000 in Longford sentenced to eight months in prison
Reports the sentencing of Mark Kelly for a series of shoplifting thefts and a trespass at Longford Arms Hotel. It also records that his earlier suspended sentence was to be reactivated, the case was adjourned to 10 December, and a probation report was ordered.
convicted, Mark Kelly, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Kelly