Man was “completely zonked” when he stole from Laois shop 

A man was “completely zonked” when he stole from Downey’s Centra in Portlaoise. 

Jason Guilfoyle, 42, of 13 Dunamaise View, Portlaoise admitted stealing groceries from Downey’s Centra in Portlaoise on February 28, 2024. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the accused walked into Centra and put items valued at €18.72 in his hoodie before walking out. He said the man had 49 previous convictions. 

Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald said “he was taking benzo tablets and he was completely zonked” at the time of the offence.  He said the man wanted to apologise. 

Judge Nicola Andrews convicted the defendant and fined him €500.