Ireland Crime

Named as

Victim

Offences

Animal cruelty, Theft

Where

Co. Monaghan

Reporting

1 report, 15 Apr 2026 to 15 Apr 2026

Outlets

irishtimes.com

• Monaghan couple sentenced for animal cruelty over cat theft Animal cruelty · Co. Monaghan

  On 13 May 2025, Patrick Connolly, 67, and his wife Bernie Connolly, 64, of Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, captured their neighbour Agnieszka Krajewska's cat, placed it in a white bag, and left it at Creevy Lake, where it was found three days later in poor condition but alive. The couple initially denied knowledge of the cat but made admissions after CCTV footage was obtained following a search of their property. They pleaded guilty at Monaghan District Court to animal cruelty and stealing the cat. Judge Raymond Finnegan sentenced both to three months' imprisonment for animal cruelty, with the theft charge taken into consideration, and granted leave to appeal with €250 recognisances.

  Sentenced, 1 Apr 2026Victim · 1 report

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1. 15 Apr2026
   Sentencedirishtimes.com, in Monaghan couple sentenced for animal cruelty over cat theft

   Retired couple who abducted neighbour’s cat and tied it in a bag jailed for animal cruelty

   victim, Agnieszka Krajewska, female, non-irish (judged from name)Agnieszka Krajewska♀

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