Women stole from Supervalu in Laois

Two women admitted stealing groceries worth hundreds of euro from Mulhall’s Supervalu in Portlaoise. 

Bridget Maughan, 36, of 11 Pauric Colum Heights, Longford and Helana Ward, 31, of 30 Palace Crescent, Longford admitted stealing groceries valued at €364.14 from Mulhall’s Supervalu in Portlaoise on January 8, 2024. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the defendants filled shopping baskets with goods before exiting the store without paying. He said all the goods were recovered by gardaí. 

Sgt Kirby said Helana Ward had three previous convictions while Bridget Maughan had 12, but most of these were for minor road traffic offences. 

The sitting of Portlaoise District Court was told both defendants were pleading guilty and “holding their hands up” in relation to the offence. 

Judge Nicola Andrews convicted both defendants and fined them €150 each.