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Case No. 19243Drug offences · Co. Kildare · 15 Jul 2023

€2 million suspected cocaine case sent forward for trial in Kildare

Gardaí allege that around 29 kilograms of cocaine, estimated at €2 million, were seized during a search at Ballynamullagh in Carbury, North Kildare, on 15 July 2023, and that around €111,000 in cash notes were also seized. John Donaghy, a 59-year-old man, was charged with having suspected drugs for sale or supply, and the court was told of the charge earlier in 2023. On 2 November 2023, Judge Philip O'Leary at Naas District Court sent him forward for trial and he was remanded in custody. The trial at the Circuit Criminal Court is due to start on 16 January 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí allege they seized around 29 kilograms of cocaine during the initial search, with an estimated value of €2 million.
  • Gardaí claim around €111,000 in cash notes were also seized.
Where
The allegations concern Ballynamullagh in Carbury, North Kildare.
When
The alleged offence took place on 15 July 2023.
Other details
The suspect is John Donaghy, a 59-year-old man.
Charges
John Donaghy was charged with having suspected drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • The court was told earlier in 2023 that Mr Donaghy had been charged.
  • On 2 November 2023, Judge Philip O'Leary sent Mr Donaghy forward for trial, to the next sittings of the Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The judge certified the case for junior and senior counsel for the trial.
  • Mr Donaghy was remanded in custody until the case resumes.
  • The Circuit Criminal Court trial is due to start on 16 January 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí allege they seized around 29 kilograms of cocaine during the initial search. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe allegations concern Ballynamullagh in Carbury, North Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on 15 July 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeJohn Donaghy was charged with having suspected drugs for sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtOn 2 November 2023 it was heard that Mr Donaghy would be sent forward for trial. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Philip O'Leary sent Mr Donaghy forward for trial to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge certified for junior and senior counsel for the trial. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtMr Donaghy was remanded in custody until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí claimed around €111,000 in cash notes were also seized. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE: €2 million suspected drugs case sent forward for trial

    Reports the case being sent forward for trial at Naas District Court on 2 November 2023, with the Circuit Criminal Court trial due to start 16 January 2024.

    accused, John Donaghy, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Donaghy