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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17552Theft · Co. Donegal · 16 Apr 2024

Woman refused bail over Ballybofey supermarket theft

Lisa Mongan, a woman described in the reports as a mother of three, was arrested over an alleged theft of €550 of groceries and alcohol from Kavanagh's SuperValu on Trusk Road, Ballybofey, on or around Tuesday, 16 April 2024. She was charged with the theft and appeared at Falcarragh District Court, sitting in Letterkenny courthouse, where Judge Éiteáin Cunningham refused bail. The case was reported on 19 April 2024. She was remanded in custody to appear by videolink at the next Monday's sitting of Letterkenny District Court, and she faces 40 theft charges in total.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Lisa Mongan, a woman described as a mother of three, was arrested for allegedly stealing €550 of groceries and alcohol.
Where
The alleged theft took place at Kavanagh's SuperValu, Trusk Road, Ballybofey, County Donegal.
When
The alleged theft was on Tuesday, 16 April 2024, and the report was published on 19 April 2024.
Cause
The reports describe the incident as a robbery, while the charge is for theft.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the facts or articles.
Investigation
Garda Brendan Carr arrested her, and she said she was sorry when arrested.
Charges
She was charged with stealing bottles of alcohol worth about €400 and groceries worth about €150.
In court
She appeared at Falcarragh District Court, sitting in Letterkenny courthouse, after the latest shoplifting incident.
Sentence
  • Judge Éiteáin Cunningham refused bail and remanded her in custody.
  • She is to appear by videolink at the next Monday's sitting of Letterkenny District Court.
Other details
  • She faces 40 theft charges in total.
  • Her existing bail conditions barred her from shops in Letterkenny, Ballybofey and Inishowen.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereMongan was arrested for allegedly stealing €550 of groceries and alcohol from a Ballybofey supermarket. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenShe was charged with the alleged theft at Kavanagh's Supervalu on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationWhen arrested by Garda Brendan Carr, she said she was sorry. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged with stealing bottles of alcohol worth about €400 and groceries worth €150 from Kavanagh's Supervalu, Trusk Road, Ballybofey. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtShe appeared at Falcarragh District Court, sitting in Letterkenny courthouse, following the latest shoplifting incident. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham refused bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceShe was remanded in custody to appear by videolink at the next Monday's sitting of Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherShe was facing 40 theft charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHer existing bail conditions barred her from shops in Letterkenny, Ballybofey and Inishowen. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Apr2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal mother-of-three refused bail after €550 grocery theft

    Covers a 16 April 2024 Kavanagh's SuperValu theft charge, the bail refusal and remand in custody. No existing case in the list matches this date and store.

    accused, Lisa Mongan, female, named, irish (judged from name)Lisa Mongan