'I think this time I have really learned my lesson', Cork man with 59 previous convictions tells judge

Judge Mary Dorgan said, “Given his appalling record I have to sentence him to three months.”
'I think this time I have really learned my lesson', Cork man with 59 previous convictions tells judge

Michael O’Driscoll (also known as Foley) of Togher Road, Cork, and originally from Bandon, County Cork, pleaded guilty to shoplifting at Boots on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork, where beauty products were stolen.

A 26-year-old man with 59 previous theft convictions faced sentencing for one more theft and he told the judge by video link from prison, “I think this time I have really learned my lesson.” 

Michael O’Driscoll (also known as Foley) of Togher Road, Cork, and originally from Bandon, County Cork, pleaded guilty to shoplifting at Boots on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork, where beauty products were stolen.

The shoplifting dates back to March 7 2020 but the matter has only now come before the courts.

Judge Mary Dorgan said, “Given his appalling record I have to sentence him to three months.”

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