Grave thief avoids jail sentence
*There are 14 victims in the particular case. A 42 year old woman who “indiscriminately” stole from and desecrated graves in County Clare has narrowly avoided being sent to jail.
Killaloe District Court
Tulla driver reached speeds of 100kmph on his quad in his speed chase with Gardai across four townlands
AN EAST CLARE man reached speeds of 100kmph on his quad bike in a high speed chase with Gardai across four townlands near the village of Tulla over two years ago.
Suspended prison term for Clonlara carer who stole from dying 83 year old care home resident
The court sitting took place on Tuesday. There was no money to pay for care bills for an 83-year old care home resident – who had no visitors in two years – after a care home worker had stolen over €3,000 from his bank account, a court has heard.
Judge says woman who stole from graves ‘hasn’t shown one ounce of empathy’
*Kirsty Donnellan at the grave of her daughter Scarlett which was desecrated. Photograph: Eamon Ward A WOMAN who stole from and desecrated graves in County Clare “hasn’t shown one ounce of empathy for the consequences of her behaviour”.
Judge asks ‘is there something in the water around here?’ after hearing alleged consaw attack on Ballina-Killaloe pub
*Photograph: Robert Fairfield A judge asked ‘is there something in the water around here?’ after hearing a weapon and criminal damage allegation that a man took a consaw used for cutting stone to cut into the external walls of a pub on the border between Clare and Tipperary.
‘Pure evil’ – grave of Scarlett (17) desecrated & stolen from on three occasions
*Kirsty Donnellan. Photograph: Eamon Ward AN EAST CLARE MOTHER has described as “pure evil” the actions of a woman who stole from and desecrated her daughter’s grave on three separate occasions.
‘No flashy spending’ in €3k stolen by Clonlara carer from nursing home resident
All the money that a care home worker stole from an 83-year old care home resident went on household bills and debts.
Clonlara care home worker stole from 83 year resident who didn’t see a visitor in over two years
A south east Clare woman abused the trust of a care home resident, who didn’t see a visitor for over two years, when stealing over €3,000 from him in 2020, a court has heard.
