Woman stole perfumes and jewellery in Laois

A woman who stole Burberry perfume and jewellery in Laois was arrested at Portlaoise Train Station. 

Chantelle Keniry (23) of 48 Rosse Court Heights, Balgaddy Road, Lucan, Dublin pleaded guilty to stealing Burberry Touch perfume valued at €128 from Shaws, a Prada set valued at €115 from Hughes Pharmacy and an eternity bracelet valued at €12.99 from Tk Maxx in Portlaoise on February 9, 2026. She also admitted having 98 tablets for personal use at Portlaoise Train Station on the same date. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said a report had been received about a woman “wearing blue pants” who was suspected of stealing items on the date in question. The woman was located at Portlaoise Train Station where she was found to have the stolen goods and 98 tablets valued at €2 each. 

Sgt Kirby said all of the property was recovered in saleable condition. The women had 15 previous convictions, he told the sitting of Portlaoise District Court.  

Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said her client was in the company of another person she described as “a poor influence” when the offending occurred. She said the woman was in receipt of €162 per week in jobseekers allowance. She said the woman had mental health issues and that is why she had the tablets. She said the goods had been recovered and her client had a letter of referral to a psychiatrist. 

Judge Catherine Ryan noted there was a gap in the woman’s offending between 2024 and these incidents in 2026. She requested a probation report and adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on July 6.