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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16546Theft · Co. Offaly · 30 May 2020

Woman sentenced to three months for 13th theft conviction

Anne Marie Joyce, a 48-year-old woman from Farnagh, Moate, County Offaly, admitted stealing tins of paint worth €350 from Woodie's DIY in Cloncollig, Tullamore, at 4pm on 30 May 2020. She pleaded guilty before Judge Michael Connellan at Tullamore District Court, where it was heard that this was her 13th theft conviction. Judge Connellan imposed a three-month prison sentence, reported on 22 July 2024. The latest development is that recognisances for an appeal were fixed at €200 cash.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Anne Marie Joyce, a 48-year-old woman of Farnagh, Moate, admitted stealing tins of paint from Woodie's DIY.
  • She stole property worth €350, which was recovered.
Where
The theft took place at Woodie's DIY in Cloncollig, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The theft took place at 4pm on 30 May 2020.
In court
  • She elected for trial in Tullamore District Court and entered a guilty plea before Judge Michael Connellan.
  • She was represented by Paul Noctor BL.
Investigation
Sergeant Richard Thornton outlined the facts of the theft to the court.
Other details
  • She told the court she thought her sister was going to pay for the paint.
  • This was her 13th conviction for theft, and she had 44 previous convictions in total.
  • Her counsel said she was looking after her grandson, who had recently had a bone marrow transplant.
  • Recognisances for an appeal were fixed at €200 cash.
Sentence
Judge Connellan imposed a three-month prison sentence, reported on 22 July 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman was sentenced to three months in prison for shoplifting. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatAt 4pm she entered Woodie's and stole €350 worth of property. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereShe admitted stealing tins of paint from Woodie's DIY in Cloncollig, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft took place on 30 May 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtShe pleaded guilty before Judge Michael Connellan. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Connellan imposed a three-month prison sentence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe stolen property was recovered. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherShe had 44 previous convictions, 12 of them for theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHer counsel said she was looking after her grandson, who had recently had a bone marrow transplant. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherRecognisances for an appeal were fixed at €200 cash. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jul2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Three-month sentence imposed on woman for 13th theft conviction

    Reports the sentencing of Anne Marie Joyce for the theft of paint from Woodie's DIY, Cloncollig, Tullamore, on 30 May 2020, including her previous convictions and the mitigation offered.

    convicted, Anne Marie Joyce, 48, female, named, irish (judged from name)Anne Marie Joyce