2026-04-28
Man escapes prison sentence for 'ham-fisted' €20k credit union fraud
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Declan Connolly (42) pleaded guilty to gain by deception Photo: Collins) By Eimear Dodd A man who made a "ham-fisted" attempt to obtain a €20,000 credit union loan using false documents has been given a suspended prison sentence.