Foxrock golf club accountant sentenced to three years for stealing almost €30,000

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Cheryl Robinson (49) has received a three-year prison sentence, with 18 months suspended, for stealing almost €30,000 from Foxrock Golf Club. She pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 10 sample theft charges covering October 2018 to July 2020.

Judge Orla Crowe set a headline sentence of four years, citing a significant breach of trust by someone in financial control who had a previous conviction for similar offending. The judge noted that the thefts were unsophisticated and regular, and considered evidence of mental health issues and Robinson’s difficult personal circumstances. The suspended portion is conditional on her keeping the peace, being of good behaviour and engaging with the Probation Service after release.