Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8131Theft · Co. Offaly

Woman warned of possible jail over Tullamore milk carton theft

Leanne Dooley (31), of Kilbride Street, Tullamore, pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to stealing a carton of milk valued at 69 cents from Aldi on O'Connell Row, Tullamore, on July 26. She is also charged with stealing cosmetics worth €15 from Boots, a charge put back to October 14 for plea. The judge warned that she could face jail because of a previously suspended sentence, and the matter was adjourned to November 18 for a probation and welfare report. The probation report due on November 18 is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Leanne Dooley (31) pleaded guilty to stealing a carton of milk valued at 69 cents.
Where
The milk was stolen from Aldi on O'Connell Row, Tullamore.
When
The milk theft occurred on July 26.
In court
  • The guilty plea was entered at Tullamore District Court.
  • The Boots charge was put back to October 14 for plea.
  • The matter was adjourned to November 18 for a probation and welfare report.
Charges
Leanne Dooley is also charged with stealing cosmetics valued at €15 from Boots.
Sentence
The judge warned that Leanne Dooley could face jail because a previously suspended sentence could be imposed.
Investigation
Sergeant Brendan Kearns said 25 of Leanne Dooley's 50 previous convictions were for theft.
Other details
Leanne Dooley was previously convicted of possessing a controlled drug at Loughrea District Court.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLeanne Dooley pleaded guilty to stealing a carton of milk valued at 69 cents. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe milk was stolen from Aldi on O'Connell Row, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft occurred on July 26. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is also accused of stealing cosmetics valued at €15 from Boots. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to November 18 for a probation and welfare report. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge warned she could face jail because of a previously suspended sentence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said 25 of her 50 previous convictions were for theft. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Sep2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Woman at risk of jail for Offaly milk carton theft says 'sorry'

    Court report of a guilty plea to the milk theft. Ms Dooley is also accused of stealing cosmetics worth €15 from Boots, a charge put back to October 14 for plea. Probation report due November 18.

    accused, Leanne Dooley, 31, female, named, irish (judged from name)Leanne Dooley