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'Opportunisitc' looter during Dublin riots spared jail

Summary

Megan Coleman, aged 20, pleaded guilty to burglary of Footlocker on O'Connell Street on 23 November 2023, with a second burglary charge of the Asics store considered. Garda Brian Kenny presented evidence that a public appeal for information on 99 persons of interest was part of the Dublin Riots investigation, and that Coleman was named by a member of the public and later formally identified by Gardaí. CCTV footage showed her entering Footlocker three times and Asics once, but did not capture any protest or criminal damage. The court was informed that Footlocker suffered €435,201 in losses and Asics €135,367. Coleman admitted taking items, apologised, and had no prior convictions. Judge Martin Nolan imposed an 18‑month fully suspended sentence, placed her under Probation Services supervision for one year, and noted her youth and lack of previous convictions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Opportunisitc' looter during Dublin riots spared jail. Charges or matters: burglary of Footlocker on O'Connell Street on November 23, 2023. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• November 23, 2023 Incident
• 2025-10-30 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Stage Appeal

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