Ireland Case No. 12827Taking by deception · Co. Kildare
Woman sentenced to two months over €30 musical instrument deception
Michaela Connolly, 27, of Monasterevin, was convicted at Naas District Court of taking €30 by deception after receiving PayPal payment for a musical instrument and failing to pass the money on. Judge Derek Cooney imposed a two-month custody term that would not extend her existing release date.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced29 Oct
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports7 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
newest first- 29 Oct2026Kildare 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