Woman jailed for 'quite staggering' number of shoplifting offences around Cork City

Accused pleaded guilty to multiple theft offences, as well as a number of charges of being intoxicated to such an extent she was a danger to herself or others

The defendant stole alcohol, an air fryer and a coffee machine from Tesco on Paul Street on various dates. Picture: Denis Minihane

A “quite staggering” amount of shoplifting offences in and around Cork City saw a 27-year-old woman jailed for six months.

Judge Mary Dorgan imposed a sentence of nine months, with the last three months suspended, on Mary Connors of Cork Simon Community.