Zero-tolerance approach to ‘rogues’ and turnip robbers

PLANNING to be a “disorderly rogue”, steal a turnip or even just wash your car this weekend? It might be worth thinking twice.

Not so long ago, these seemingly innocent acts could have landed you in an Irish jail cell.

The offences are detailed on new website www.findmypast.ie. Site creators say this offers the most comprehensive online list of historic prison sentences ever produced for this country.