Cork man 'addressing his addiction concerns' jailed for three shoplifting offences

Cork District Court heard the accused had 62 previous convictions including eight for theft

Judge Dorgan impose a sentence of five months on the three thefts and failing to appear in court. File picture

A sentence of eight months was imposed on a 41-year-old man in Cork for repeated shoplifting offences.

Judge Mary Dorgan imposed that total sentence on Shane O’Donoghue of Leesdale, Model Farm Road, Cork, at Cork District Court. 

Sergeant John Kelleher said the accused had 62 previous convictions including eight for theft.

Frank Buttimer, solicitor, said in mitigation: “He did not seek bail and indicated a plea of guilty throughout. He returned home, sober and well, after his last release from custody. However, he had not properly addressed his addiction concerns. He is doing that now with Cork Alliance.

He is working towards getting into a residential treatment facility on his release from prison. 

Judge Dorgan impose a sentence of five months on the three thefts and failing to appear in court.

A consecutive sentence of three months was imposed on him for driving without insurance. That related to an incident on June 8, 2023, at Bandon Road, Cork, where he was found to be driving without insurance.

The thefts occurred this year. On May 6 at Dunnes in Blackpool shopping centre he stole €115 worth of alcohol and meat. 

Also on May 6, minutes later, at Sports Direct in Blackpool he stole €363 worth of sports clothing. Then on May 22 at Aldi, Elysian, he stole €83 worth of goods.