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Club secretary avoids jail for stealing €7.5k

Summary

Peter Gill, aged 64, served as secretary for Drumcondra Football Club and was found to have stolen €7,500 in cash between 2012 and 2015. The theft was discovered when the club's chairman, preparing to leave his role, closed the club's bank account and noticed an ATM card issued to Gill had been used for several transactions. Gardaí investigation revealed that some transactions were legitimate, but the total amount stolen was €7,500. Gill admitted the theft and pleaded guilty to one count of theft. He had no prior convictions. The court noted his gambling addiction at the time of the offence and his health issues. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to 20 months, which was suspended in full, thereby avoiding imprisonment.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Club secretary avoids jail for stealing €7.5k. Charges or matters: one count of theft from the club on dates between 2012 and 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 2012 and 2015 Other
• 2024-04-22 Publication

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Stage Sentence Theft

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