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Convicted killer Kelly Noble gets suspended sentence over violent robberies

Date
2021-07-29

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Kelly Noble, 36, of Hogan Court, Dublin, pleaded guilty to two violent robberies in the city centre on 24 September 2017, one of which left a victim needing an ambulance. She also pleaded guilty to two attempted robbery counts. The court noted her previous six‑year imprisonment for manslaughter and 20 other convictions. Judge Melanie Greally sentenced her to four years' imprisonment, fully suspended on strict conditions, including 12 months of probation. The judge highlighted that Noble acted under a male accomplice's instructions but was responsible for her actions. The sentencing reflected her traumatic early life and recent attempts at stability and reformed relationships with her children and mother. The court emphasised that the offences caused great anxiety and were not inconsequential. The sentence was imposed at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Convicted killer Kelly Noble gets suspended sentence over violent robberies. Charges or matters: robbing a woman's handbag and a €20 note from her friend on South Great George's Street, Dublin City centre, at a quarter past midnight on September 24, 2017; robbing a man on the same street at a quarter to one the same night, after which the victim had to be taken to hospital by ambulance; two counts of attempted robbery. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

September 24, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
2021-07-29 Publication

Why: Keith Spencer BL, defending, said Noble had developed an "ostrich mentality" about appearing in court about the matter because of a change in her lifestyle since then. Defence account reported by CNI

Case subjects

Kelly Noble

Background Person

Charges: robbing a woman's handbag and a €20 note from her friend on South Great George's Street, Dublin City centre, at a quarter past midnight on September 24, 2017; robbing a man on the same street at a quarter to one the same night, after which the victim had to be taken to hospital by ambulance; two counts of attempted robbery (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Passing sentence today at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Melanie Greally said Noble was acting under the instructions of a male accomplice at the time but is responsible for her own actions. Judge Greally sentenced Noble to four years imprisonment but suspended the sentence in its entirety on strict conditions including that she follow all directions of the Probation Service for 12 months.