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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20530Theft · Co. Offaly · 7 Jul 2022

Woman in court over handbag theft at Tullamore restaurant

On July 7, 2022, a handbag containing €100 in cash was taken from the staff area of Eddie Rockets, O'Connor Square, Tullamore, County Offaly. According to evidence given in court, the suspect was Nora Lynch, a 51-year-old woman with 88 previous convictions, mostly for theft. Her solicitor said she had been addicted to heroin at the time, and the defence said the handbag was recovered, while the prosecution said it was recovered minus the €100. On June 28, 2023, Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court imposed a suspended sentence, directed that a probation report be prepared, and granted her bail to December 6, 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Jun
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A handbag containing €100 in cash was taken.
Where
The handbag was taken from the staff area of Eddie Rockets, O'Connor Square, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The theft took place on July 7, 2022.
Other details
  • The suspect is named as Nora Lynch, a woman aged 51.
  • Nora Lynch had 88 previous convictions, mostly for theft.
  • The defence said the handbag had been recovered, so there was no loss, while the prosecution said it was recovered minus the €100.
Cause
Her solicitor, Donal Farrelly, said she had been addicted to heroin at the time of the offence.
Investigation
Sergeant James O'Sullivan gave evidence in court about the theft.
In court
  • Nora Lynch appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court.
  • The judge directed that a probation report be prepared.
  • Nora Lynch was granted court bail to December 6, 2023.
Sentence
A suspended sentence was imposed at Tullamore District Court, reported on June 28, 2023.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA handbag containing €100 in cash was taken. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place in the staff area of Eddie Rockets, O'Connor Square. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft took place on July 7, 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe woman appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA suspended sentence was imposed at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherNora Lynch had 88 previous convictions, mostly for theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Nora Lynch had been addicted to heroin at the time of the offence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the handbag had been recovered, so there was no loss. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe prosecution said the handbag was recovered minus the €100. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge directed that a probation report be prepared. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherShe was granted court bail to December 6, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jun2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Woman in court after stealing handbag in restaurant in Tullamore

    Reports a court hearing where a suspended sentence was imposed, a probation report was ordered and bail was granted to December 6, 2023. Gives the offender's age, the restaurant and the handbag details.

    convicted, Nora Lynch, 51, female, named, irish (judged from name)Nora Lynch