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Manager stole from well-known city bar
Summary
A 38‑year‑old former general manager of the Dublin pub Four Dame Lane, Donna McGarry, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft for stealing almost €12,000 between 4 October and 6 November 2017. The court heard that McGarry was under severe financial pressure, had suffered a miscarriage, and was facing a potential repossession of her apartment. She admitted the thefts, transferred the €11,900 stolen to the victim's bank account, and promised to repay the money. McGarry had no prior convictions and was currently employed full‑time in hospitality. Judge Melanie Greally indicated an intention to impose a suspended sentence, citing exceptional circumstances and mitigating factors, and adjourned sentencing to 29 March to allow the transfer to complete. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Manager stole from well-known city bar. Charges or matters: two counts of theft at Four Dame Lane carried out on dates between October 4 and November 6, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 4 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 6, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 7, 2017 Other
- March 29 Adjournment
- 2019-03-15 Publication
Why: McGarry said she only took cash on two occasions but that because of varying lodgement dates, it looked like there had been six different occasions. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of theft at Four Dame Lane carried out on dates between October 4 and November 6, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: At a hearing today, Judge Melanie Greally indicated her intention to impose a suspended sentence, in view of what she said were "exceptional circumstances and the very many mitigating factors".; Judge Greally adjourned the sentence until March 29.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Four Dame Lane
- Griffith Avenue
- Dublin
- Four Dame Lane
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