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Case No. 15003Theft · Co. Donegal · 14 Jun 2022

Woman fined €250 over theft of cleaning products in Ballyshannon

Mary Ward, a 27-year-old woman from 33 Lawn Park, Ballyshannon, admitted theft of household cleaning products worth €25 from Straddle Filling Station in Cloghore, Ballyshannon, on 14 June 2022. Her solicitor told the court she was going through psychological and financial difficulties at the time. She appeared at Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, January 3, where the judge imposed a conviction and a €250 fine. The sentence, reported on 8 January 2025, is the latest development in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Mary Ward admitted theft of household items worth €25.
Where
The theft took place at Straddle Filling Station in Cloghore, Ballyshannon.
When
The theft occurred on 14 June 2022.
Cause
Her solicitor said she was going through psychological and financial difficulties at the time.
Investigation
Inspector Anthony Coyle told the court that at 7.40pm Ward entered from the rear of the store, obtained a number of cleaning products, and left.
In court
The case was heard at Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, January 3.
Sentence
The judge imposed a conviction and a fine of €250.
Other details
  • The goods were not recovered, but compensation was before the court.
  • The inspector said Ward had 21 previous convictions, 15 of them for theft, the most recent for theft in 2019.
  • The judge noted there had been no convictions since 2019.
  • Ward is from 33 Lawn Park, Ballyshannon, and is a mother of four.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMary Ward admitted theft of household items worth €25. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place at Straddle Filling Station in Cloghore, Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe theft occurred on 14 June 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeHer solicitor said she was going through psychological and financial difficulties at the time. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, January 3. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a conviction and a fine of €250. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherWard is from 33 Lawn Park, Ballyshannon, and is a mother of four. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe goods were not recovered, but compensation was before the court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe inspector said Ward had 21 previous convictions, 15 of them for theft. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge noted there had been no convictions since 2019. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jan2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Court told woman stole from Ballyshannon shop due to difficulties in her life

    Court report of the sentencing: the court was told of Ward's personal difficulties at the time, that the goods were not recovered but compensation was before the court, and that she had 21 previous convictions, the most recent for theft in 2019. The judge imposed a conviction and a €250 fine.

    convicted, Mary Ward, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Ward