Woman who stole over €300k from TV chef's Kinsale restaurant to sell home to raise compensation

The injured party referred to in charges is TV chef Martin Shanahan who owns the award-winning Fishy Fishy restaurant in Kinsale

Nessa Gilsenan's sentencing has been adjourned until November 4. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 52-year-old Kinsale woman who admitted stealing over €300,000 while employed at the Fishy Fishy restaurant over a period of several years is planning to sell her home to raise compensation for her former employer.

Nessa Gilsenan of Copper Beech House, Mellifontstown, Kinsale, appeared at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday, but sentencing was adjourned until November 4. The lengthy adjournment is to facilitate the sale of the property, Judge Helen Boyle was told today.