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Case No. 12381Theft · Co. Laois · 10 Aug 2025

Woman admits shop thefts while on temporary release, gets one-year sentence

Theresa Conroy (39) admitted stealing from shops in Portarlington, Tullamore and Portlaoise between August and September 2025 while on temporary release. Judge Susan Fay imposed a one-year prison sentence at Portlaoise District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Oct
    2 reports
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Key facts

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  • whatTheresa Conroy (39) of Apartment 3 Hinds Square, Portlaoise, was accused of stealing goods from Centra in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing groceries and clothing worth €1,234.36 from Tesco in Tullamore on August 10, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing goods worth €147.25 from Eurogiant in Portlaoise on August 13. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing two jackets worth €36 from Dunnes in Portlaoise on September 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing meat items worth €37.25 from Lidl in Portlaoise on September 16, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatConroy admitted stealing from shops while out on temporary release. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing goods valued at €79.80 from Centra on Main Street, Portarlington. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing groceries and clothing valued at €1,234.36 from Tesco in Tullamore, Co Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing goods valued at €147.25 from Eurogiant in Portlaoise on August 13. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing two jackets valued at €36 from Dunnes on Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, on September 15. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was accused of stealing meat items valued at €37.25 from Lidl in Portlaoise on September 16, 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe Centra and Tesco thefts were alleged to have happened on August 10, 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí identified her in Eurogiant and on Tesco CCTV. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí identified her in Eurogiant because she was known to management, and a garda viewed Tesco CCTV and recognised her. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí said she had 101 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtShe admitted stealing from shops while on temporary release. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe probation officer said she was still in active addiction and was not suitable for community service. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor said she had temporary release not long after being sentenced by the judge. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge asked for an up-to-date probation report and asked whether she would consent to a remand in custody while it was prepared. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor said she was not willing to consent to a four-week remand in custody. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Fay imposed a one-year prison sentence on her. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a one-year prison sentence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherShe had been sentenced by the same judge in September and was released on temporary release about two weeks later. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said she has 101 previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Oct2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Woman in the Midlands stole from shops within two weeks of being jailed for eight months

    Shop thefts from August to September 2025 with a one-year sentence imposed. Existing case 8999 (drug possession, New Road) and case 8595 (drug possession, Goldencroft) involve different incidents and offences.

    convicted, Theresa Conroy, 39, female, named, irish (judged from name)Theresa Conroy
  2. 16 Oct2025
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Laois woman stole from shops within two weeks of being jailed for eight months

    Reports the Portlaoise District Court hearing for five shop thefts between 10 August and 16 September 2025, the guilty plea and the one-year prison sentence. The thefts are different incidents from the 2024 shop thefts in existing case 11579 and the September 2025 drugs case in case 8999.

    convicted, Theresa Conroy, 39, female, named, irish (judged from name)Theresa Conroy