Ireland Woman accused of shop thefts in Portlaoise refused bail
Theresa Conroy, a 36-year-old woman of 7 Green Mill Lane, Portlaoise, is accused of three shop thefts in Laois, on April 19, 2024, July 19 and July 22. The alleged thefts include groceries from Flanagan's Foodstore in Knockmay and cleaning products from Dealz at Laois Shopping Centre. She had been granted bail a week before the hearing and is alleged to have offended the following day. On 29 July 2024, Portlaoise District Court refused bail after a garda objection, and she was remanded in custody to appear by video link at Tullamore District Court on 1 August 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Jul
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Theresa Conroy (36) is accused of stealing groceries worth €61.50 from Flanagan's Foodstore in Knockmay, Portlaoise, on July 19.
- She is accused of stealing cleaning products worth €74 from Dealz, Laois Shopping Centre, on July 22.
- She is accused of stealing groceries worth €44.13 from Esker Hills shop on April 19, 2024.
- Where
- She is listed as living at 7 Green Mill Lane, Portlaoise.
- When
- The judge noted she had been granted bail a week earlier and allegedly offended the following day.
- In court
- The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court and reported on 29 July 2024.
- The judge refused bail, saying the court had to protect businesses and the public from crime.
- She was remanded in custody to appear by video link at Tullamore District Court on August 1.
- Investigation
- Garda Michael Kilheeney objected to bail.
- Cause
- The garda said she had serious addiction issues with heroin and cannabis and believed she was funding her addiction through crime.
- Other details
- Her solicitor said she was engaged in a methadone programme and was complying with her bail conditions.
- Her solicitor said there was no indication of violence or burglary.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatShe is accused of stealing groceries valued at €61.50 from Flanagan's Foodstore in Knockmay, Portlaoise, on July 19. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatShe is accused of stealing cleaning products valued at €74 from Dealz, Laois Shopping Centre, on July 22. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatShe is accused of stealing groceries valued at €44.13 from Esker Hills shop on April 19, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe accused is listed as living at 7 Green Mill Lane, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeThe garda said she had serious addiction issues with heroin and cannabis. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationA garda objected to bail. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAccused of stealing groceries worth €61.50 from Flanagan's Foodstore in Knockmay, Portlaoise, on July 19. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAccused of stealing cleaning products worth €74 from Dealz, Laois Shopping Centre, on July 22. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAccused of stealing groceries worth €44.13 from Esker Hills shop on April 19, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge noted she had been granted bail a week earlier and allegedly offended the following day. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge refused bail, saying the court had to protect businesses and the public from crime. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded her in custody to appear by video link at Tullamore District Court on August 1. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtShe was remanded in custody to appear by video link at Tullamore District Court on August 1. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe garda said the accused had serious addiction issues with heroin and cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe garda said he believed she was funding her addiction through crime. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHer solicitor said she was engaged in a methadone programme and was complying with her bail conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHer solicitor said there was no indication of violence or burglary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHer solicitor said she was engaged in a methadone programme. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 31 Jul2024Woman accused of theft from shops in the Midlands refused bail
Reports the bail refusal and remand to Tullamore District Court on August 1. Gives the dates and values of three alleged thefts, the garda objection, and the defence submissions on addiction and methadone treatment. Dates do not match the existing Conroy theft records.
accused, Theresa Conroy, 36, female, named, irish (judged from name)Theresa Conroy - 29 Jul2024Woman accused of theft from Laois shops refused bail
Adds the bail refusal on 29 July 2024, the garda objection, the judge's remarks, the remand to Tullamore District Court on 1 August, and the accused's address and age as given in this report.
accused, Theresa Conroy, 36, female, named, irish (judged from name)Theresa Conroy