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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21969Burglary · Co. Laois · 19 Feb 2022

Woman admitted to burglary while drinking stolen wine in Rosenallis, Laois

Sabrina Gallagher, 35, of Mountmellick, admitted a charge of burglary at Sungrove House, Rosenallis, on 19 February 2022, during which she was found drinking a bottle of stolen wine. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter at Portlaoise District Court until 13 April 2023 for a probation and welfare report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused entered the house through an unsecured door (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused found a bottle of wine in the house and began drinking it (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused was opening doors in the house looking for someone called Gary (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeSabrina Gallagher admitted a charge of burglary at Sungrove House, Rosenallis, on 19 February 2022 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter until 13 April 2023 for an urgent probation and welfare report (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused had no previous convictions (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused developed addiction issues in the past two years (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused is currently homeless (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Mar2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drank wine during burglary in Laois

    First court appearance where the accused admitted the burglary charge; case adjourned for an urgent probation and welfare report.

    accused, Sabrina Gallagher, 35, female, named, irish (judged from name)Sabrina Gallagher