Woman accused of stealing wine from Laois shops
The woman appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A woman appeared in court accused of stealing bottles of wine from shops in Laois.
Sarah Cloherty (38) of 1 The Maisonettes, Stradbally is accused of stealing a €7.50 bottle of wine from Aldi, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise on June 6 and taking a €7.50 bottle of wine on June 30. She is also accused of stealing a bottle of wine valued at €9 from Dunnes Stores, Kyle Shopping Centre on July 26 and taking four more bottles of wine valued at €36 on July 28.
Garda Ciara O’Byrne said the defendant made no reply when cautioned.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said all of the matters are to be dealt with in the district court.
Judge Patricia Cronin made an order for disclosure and adjourned and granted legal aid to Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald who said there was no application for bail.
Judge Cronin remanded the defendant in custody and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on August 28.