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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9610Theft · Co. Sligo · 9 Dec 2022

Woman with 95 convictions sentenced for Sligo theft

On 9 December 2022, Jennifer Ward, a 34-year-old woman, stole €80 worth of cosmetic items from Boots on O'Connell Street, Sligo. She pleaded guilty to theft at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse by videolink, and four alcohol theft charges from Manorhamilton and Laghey, totalling €139.98, were taken into consideration. On 12 May 2026 the court sentenced her to six months' imprisonment, with credit for time served from 27 April. Her solicitor said she is in custody, which is the latest development reported.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 May
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Jennifer Ward, a 34-year-old woman, was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to theft.
  • The stolen property was €80 worth of cosmetic items.
Where
The theft took place at Boots on O'Connell Street, Sligo.
When
The charge relates to an incident dated 9 December 2022.
Charges
The charge was brought under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
  • The case was heard at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse, by videolink.
  • Ward pleaded guilty and chose to be dealt with in the District Court.
Investigation
Four alcohol theft charges from Manorhamilton and Laghey, totalling €139.98, were taken into consideration.
Other details
  • Inspector Tony Byrne told the court that Ward had 95 previous convictions.
  • The judge said the 95 previous convictions and the number of bench warrants were aggravating factors.
  • Ward's solicitor said she is in custody.
Sentence
Judge Éiteáin Cunningham sentenced Ward to six months' imprisonment on 12 May 2026, with credit for time served from 27 April.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman with 95 previous convictions was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to a theft charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe stolen property was €80 worth of cosmetic items. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe theft was at Boots on O'Connell Street, Sligo. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe charge relates to an incident dated 9 December 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge was brought under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse, by videolink. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtWard pleaded guilty and chose to be dealt with in the District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Éiteáin Cunningham sentenced Ward to six months imprisonment, with credit for time served, effective from April 27. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherInspector Tony Byrne told the court that Ward had 95 previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the 95 previous convictions and the number of bench warrants were aggravating factors. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherFour alcohol theft charges from Manorhamilton and Laghey, totalling €139.98, were taken into consideration. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherWard's solicitor said she is in custody. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 May2026
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Woman with 95 convictions sentenced for theft at Donegal District Court

    Reports the sentencing of Jennifer Ward at Donegal District Court on 12 May 2026, including her 95 previous convictions and the offences taken into consideration.

    convicted, Jennifer Ward, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jennifer Ward