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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12827Taking by deception · Co. Kildare

Woman sentenced for taking €30 by deception at Naas District Court

Michaela Connolly, 27, of Clogheen, Monasterevin, was prosecuted for taking €30 by deception after a musical instrument was advertised for sale and a PayPal payment went into her account. She told Naas District Court she forgot to post the money onwards. The case was heard on 29 October 2026 before Judge Derek Cooney, with Connolly appearing via videolink from a detention centre while serving a term. Judge Cooney imposed a two-month custody order from the day of the hearing, which would not prolong her release date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Oct
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A musical instrument was advertised for sale, a €30 PayPal payment went into the defendant's account, and she told the court she forgot to post the money onwards.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court, Kildare.
When
The hearing took place on 29 October 2026.
Charges
Michaela Connolly, 27, of Clogheen, Monasterevin, was prosecuted for taking €30 by deception.
In court
The case was heard before Judge Derek Cooney.
Sentence
Judge Cooney imposed a two-month custody term from the day of the hearing.
Other details
  • The sentence would not prolong her release date as she was already serving a term.
  • Connolly appeared via videolink from a detention centre.
  • The defendant had a number of previous convictions, most for breaches of the Public Order Act.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant told the court she forgot to post the money onwards. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeMichaela Connolly, 27, of Clogheen, Monasterevin, was prosecuted for taking €30 by deception. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court before Judge Derek Cooney. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Cooney imposed a two-month custody term from the day of the hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe sentence would not affect her release date by prolonging it. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherShe appeared via videolink from a detention centre because she was serving a term. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant had a number of previous convictions, most for breaches of the Public Order Act. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2026
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare woman 'forgot' to pay for musical instrument

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Michaela Connolly for taking €30 by deception over a musical instrument sale; she appeared via videolink while serving a term and received a two-month custody order that did not prolong her release date.

    convicted, Michaela Connolly, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Michaela Connolly