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Case No. 22117Theft · Co. Kilkenny · 16 Aug 2019

Tara Conry convicted of stealing money from two family members at Kyteler's Inn, Kilkenny

Tara Conry, 28, of 4 Seville Grove, Callan Road, Kilkenny, was convicted at Kilkenny District Court of two theft charges for stealing €200 from Ruth Finnegan and a purse containing €250 from Kathy Conry at Kyteler's Inn on 16 August 2019. She was fined €100 for each theft, ordered to repay the stolen amounts within six months, and placed on a Probation Bond.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRuth Finnegan had €200 missing from her handbag the next day. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatRuth Finnegan had withdrawn €350 from an ATM between 11.15pm and 11.30pm the night before. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatKathy Conry had between €300 and €400 at the start of the night. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe thefts occurred on 16 August 2019 during a 50th birthday celebration. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGarda John McEvoy watched six hours of CCTV in total. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationTara Conry was formally arrested and interviewed by Garda John McEvoy. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge John O'Leary convicted Tara Conry of two theft charges. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceFor the theft from Ruth Finnegan, Tara Conry was fined €100 and ordered to pay back €200 within six months. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceFor the theft from Kathy Conry, Tara Conry was fined €100 and ordered to pay back €250 within six months. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherTara Conry had two previous convictions, one for illegal possession of drugs and one for theft. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherTara Conry and Kathy Conry are first cousins. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2023
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny woman convicted - Stole money from family members at 50th birthday

    Full trial report including CCTV evidence, witness testimony from Ruth Finnegan and Kathy Conry, the accused's own evidence, and sentencing by Judge John O'Leary at Kilkenny District Court.

    convicted, Tara Conry, 28, female, named, irish (judged from name)Tara Conryvictim, Ruth Finnegan, female, irish (judged from name)Ruth Finneganvictim, Kathy Conry, female, irish (judged from name)Kathy Conry