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No jail for manager who stole €12k from pub
Summary
Donna McGarry, 38, who worked as general manager at the Dublin pub Four Dame Lane, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft for taking €11,900 between 4 October and 6 November 2017. At the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Melanie Greally imposed a headline sentence of three years but suspended the entire two‑and‑a‑half‑year term, giving credit for her early guilty plea, good work history and a strong testimonial from her current employer. McGarry had no prior convictions, had fully repaid the stolen money, and was described as otherwise good character. The judge noted her severe financial pressure and a miscarriage at the time of the offences. McGarry was ordered to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for the duration of the suspended sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: No jail for manager who stole €12k from pub. 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
- 2019-03-29 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
Convicted Person
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 Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today, Judge Melanie Greally sentenced McGarry to two and a half years in prison, but suspended it in full. Judge Greally ordered McGarry to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for the duration of the suspended sentence.
Places mentioned
- Four Dame Lane
- At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Griffith Avenue
- Dublin
- Four Dame Lane
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