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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17217False imprisonment; theft; robbery · Co. Kilkenny · 3 Oct 2021

Woman accused of false imprisonment and robbery in Kilkenny

Andrea Michu, a woman who had an address in Carlow at the time, is accused of false imprisonment, theft and robbery over alleged offences on 3 October 2021 at Ballyouskill, Attanagh, Co Kilkenny, and at the Bank of Ireland in Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois. The case was adjourned at Kilkenny District Court on 17 May 2024 for the service of a book of evidence, with gardaí raising no objection to bail on conditions. Judge Geraldine Carthy remanded her on bail on her own bond of €4,000, and the case was remanded to 24 June for the service of a book of evidence. These are allegations, and the most recent development is that remand date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A woman is accused of false imprisonment, theft and robbery.
When
The alleged offences took place on 3 October 2021.
Where
  • One alleged offence took place at Ballyouskill, Attanagh, Co Kilkenny.
  • One alleged offence took place at the Bank of Ireland in Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
Other details
The accused, Andrea Michu, had an address in Carlow at the time of the offences.
In court
  • On 17 May 2024 the case was adjourned at Kilkenny District Court for the service of a book of evidence.
  • Gardaí had no objection to bail subject to conditions.
  • Judge Geraldine Carthy remanded the defendant on bail on her own bond of €4,000.
  • The defendant must sign on three times a week at Kilkenny Garda Station.
  • The defendant must surrender her passport and have no contact with the injured party.
  • The defendant was remanded on bail to 24 June for the service of a book of evidence.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereOne alleged offence took place at Ballyouskill, Attanagh, Co Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereOne alleged offence took place at the Bank of Ireland in Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 3 October 2021. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe woman is accused of false imprisonment, theft and robbery. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned at Kilkenny District Court for the service of a book of evidence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail subject to conditions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe defendant must sign on three times a week at Kilkenny Garda Station. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe defendant must surrender her passport. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe defendant must have no contact with the injured party. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy remanded the defendant on bail on her own bond of €4,000. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail to 24 June for the service of a book of evidence. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 May2024
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Woman accused of false imprisonment and robbery in Kilkenny

    Court appearance for the service of a book of evidence. Adds the charges, the alleged locations and date, and the bail conditions. No existing case matches this defendant.

    accused, Andrea Michu, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Andrea Michu