Cinema general manager 'whittled away' stolen €200k on gambling

The general manager of a Dublin cinema stole over €200,000 from his employer and “whittled” it away mainly on gambling, a court has heard.

John Connolly (38) admitted the thefts when confronted and told gardaí he was drinking heavily at the time and suffering mental health issues. He said he thought he could take the money and put it back.