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Accountant with previous for theft stole €30k from south Dublin golf club
Summary
An accountant with a prior conviction for theft stole nearly €30,000 from Foxrock Golf Club, a court has heard. Cheryl Robinson (49) from Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, pleaded guilty to ten charges of theft between October 2018 and July 2020. She previously served a two-year jail sentence in 2010 for stealing €125,000 from a former employer, using the name Cheryl Byrne. Garda Padraig Nagle explained that staff at the golf club noticed discrepancies in the accounts and initiated a forensic investigation, which revealed that Robinson had redirected supplier payments to her own account. Although she did not admit to the theft during garda interviews, the transactions were easily identifiable. Robinson's defense, led by Ronan Kennedy SC, highlighted her personal circumstances, including her separation in 2022, sole care of her three children, and financial difficulties. She has no financial support from her ex-husband and is in arrears on her mortgage. Kennedy stated that Robinson is deeply ashamed and acknowledges her mistakes, emphasizing her efforts to support her children.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Accountant with previous for theft stole €30k from south Dublin golf club. Charges or matters: ten sample charges of theft from Foxrock Golf Club on dates between October 2018 and July 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2010 Incident
- May 2020 Incident
- March 24 Adjournment
- 2025-12-17 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: ten sample charges of theft from Foxrock Golf Club on dates between October 2018 and July 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) By Sonya McLean An accountant who was previously jailed for stealing from her employer went on to steal almost €30,000 from Foxrock golf club, a court has heard. She was jailed for two years by Judge Martin Nolan in July 2010 for her first offence.; Judge Orla Crowe said the identical previous convictions were of concern to the court and adjourned the case to March 24, next to allow for a risk assessment to be carried out by the Probation Service.
Places mentioned
- Laragh Road
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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