'Vulnerable' woman admits 18 charges of stealing from 14 graves, including at Christmas

The 41-year old stole six ornamental barrels, various flower pots, rose bushes and solar lanterns among other things over an 11-month period

Judge Larkin adjourned sentencing to May 3 at Killaloe District Court for a Probation Report to be carried out. File photo

A 41-year old County Clare woman has pleaded guilty to 18 charges of stealing a range of items from graves at three Clare cemeteries over an 11-month period.

At Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on Tuesday, Mairead O'Sullivan entered 18 separate guilty pleas concerning charges of stealing goods with a combined value of €597.50 from graves at cemeteries at Drumcliffe and Templemaley outside Ennis and also from Tulla cemetery.