Woman ordered to stay away from Kildare Village shopping retail outlet

A woman has been instructed to stay away from the Kildare Village designer retail outlet, near Kildare Town.

Mary McDonagh, 50, whose address was given as 69 New Cabra Road, Phibsborough, Dublin, is being prosecuted in relation to the theft of items from five stores - Polo Ralph Lauren, Columbia, Clarks, North Face and New Balance - on May 5.

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It’s being alleged that items worth a cumulative €800 were taken including items valued at €254 and €250 respectively at Polo Ralph Lauren and Columbia.

Garda Conor McKeown told Naas District Court that when charged the defendant replied: “I’m sorry I did it; I don’t remember doing it.”

Gda McKeown also told the court he feared the defendant is a flight risk.

The court heard that the defendant has a number of health issues and had to be brought to hospital while in custody after she had taken a number of tablets for back pain.

It was stated on the woman’s behalf that if she is placed in custody it is likely she will have to return to hospital.

The defendant gave undertakings to stay out of Kildare Village, sign on twice a week at a Dublin garda station and reside at her address. She must also notify the gardaí of any change of address and be available to take phone calls at short notice.

The matter was adjourned to October 7.