Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11147Money laundering · Co. Limerick

Woman charged with money laundering at Limerick District Court

Fidelma Hickey, a 43-year-old woman with an address at Thomondhouse in Limerick city, was charged in connection with the alleged laundering of over €1,000. The case was first reported in early February 2026, and the court appearance took place at Limerick District Court. Judge Patricia Harney adjourned the matter after a short procedural hearing, to a date later this month, and said things appear to be going well for Ms Hickey while her addiction remains a problem.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Fidelma Hickey, a 43-year-old woman, was charged in connection with the alleged laundering of over €1,000.
Where
Fidelma Hickey has an address at Thomondhouse in Limerick city.
When
  • The date of the alleged offending is not given in the sources.
  • The case was first reported on 4 February 2026 according to the tracker, but the article is dated 6 February 2026.
In court
  • The case was heard at Limerick District Court.
  • Judge Patricia Harney adjourned the matter to a date later this month after a short procedural hearing.
Investigation
  • No facts relating to the alleged offending were outlined during the short hearing.
  • The judge reviewed a probation report, and the sources do not state its contents.
Other details
  • Fidelma Hickey lost her job in 2024 due to problems with addiction.
  • The judge said things appear to be going well for Ms Hickey, but her addiction remains a problem.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereFidelma Hickey has an address at Thomondhouse in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeFidelma Hickey was charged in connection with the alleged laundering of over €1,000. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Harney adjourned the matter to a date later this month after a short procedural hearing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo facts relating to the alleged offending were outlined during the short hearing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherFidelma Hickey lost her job in 2024 due to problems with addiction. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge said things appear to be going well for Ms Hickey, but her addiction remains a problem. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Educated' woman 'with potential' charged with money laundering at Limerick court

    First report of this charge. The article gives the accused's name, age and address area and the court appearance, but no details of the alleged offending.

    accused, Fidelma Hickey, 43, female, named, irish (judged from name)Fidelma Hickey