Ireland Woman with 100+ convictions escapes extra jail time for Longford thefts
Eileen O'Toole, 37, of Dublin 8, pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to stealing €1,100 worth of alcohol and groceries from SuperValu and three bottles of perfume from Wards Pharmacy in Longford in June 2022. Judge Bernadette Owens imposed three-month sentences on each theft, both running concurrently with her existing prison term, meaning she will not serve extra jail time.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced23 Dec
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatEileen O'Toole is 37 and lives at 626 South Circular Road, Rialto, Dublin 8 (longfordleader.ie)
- whatShe stole €1,100 worth of alcohol and groceries from SuperValu at Hazelwood Shopping Centre, Athlone Road, Longford on 14 June 2022 (longfordleader.ie)
- whatShe stole three bottles of perfume valued at €100 from Wards Pharmacy seven days earlier (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatShe was apprehended by a security guard as she attempted to flee (longfordleader.ie)
- whatEileen O'Toole stole €1,100 worth of alcohol and groceries from SuperValu at Longford's Hazelwood Shopping Centre on 14 June 2022 (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatShe was apprehended by a security guard as she attempted to flee the SuperValu (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe hearing at Longford District Court lasted ten minutes (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Longford District Court (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Owens imposed a three-month sentence on each theft incident, both running concurrently and concurrent to the sentence she is currently serving (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens imposed a three-month sentence on each theft, both running concurrently and concurrent to her existing sentence (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherShe had 105 previous convictions, the last recorded in July 2021 (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherShe was described as a recovering drug addict (longfordleader.ie)
- otherShe was currently working as a cleaner in prison (longfordleader.ie)
- otherShe was drug free (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHer expected release date is 24 June 2023 (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherShe was currently working as a cleaner in prison and was drug free (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherShe will not serve a single extra day in jail (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherA video went viral showing her being restrained by a security guard while stealing over €1,000 of groceries and alcohol (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Dec2022Woman with over 100 previous convictions escapes extra jail time after thefts in the Midlands
Details the sentencing of Eileen O'Toole for two thefts in Longford, noting her 105 previous convictions, her status as a recovering drug addict working as a prison cleaner, and that the concurrent sentences mean no additional time in jail.
convicted, Eileen O'Toole, 37, female, named, irish (judged from name)Eileen O'Toole - 23 Dec2022Recidivist criminal with over 100 previous convictions escapes extra jail time after Longford thefts
Adds her full address, the detail of a multi-tool falling during the struggle, her 105 previous convictions (last in July 2021), her current employment as a prison cleaner, her drug-free status, her expected release date of 24 June 2023, and the viral video of her being restrained by a security guard.
accused, Eileen O'Toole, 37, female, named, irish (judged from name)Eileen O'Toole