Mum stamped blank dockets to defraud bookies

A separated mother who stole €18,000 from her employer when she ran into financial difficulties after her marriage ended is to be considered for community service after repaying the money.

Jennifer Good (aged 39), of The Way, Huntersrun, Clonee, stamped blank betting dockets when she was alone in Pat McManus Bookmakers’ office in Little Pace Shopping Centre later filling in winning details and collecting cash.