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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4102Possession of controlled drugs (for sale/supply) · Co. Offaly · 9 May 2024

Aaron Holt and Shane O'Neill adjourned for sentencing over Edenderry drugs offences

Aaron Holt, 27, and co-accused Shane O'Neill, 26, appeared before Tullamore Circuit Court on 15 January 2026 for sentencing on drugs charges relating to diamorphine worth €32,910 found at Castleview Park, Edenderry. Judge Keenan Johnson adjourned the matter to 27 January 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe offences related to the discovery of diamorphine to the value of €32,910 at the Castleview Park property. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe drugs tick list contained names with various amounts of money, including €10,000 and €5,000, beside each name. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA man in his 20s arrested on Wednesday in connection with the arson attack was released without charge on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA search the following day found bags for packaging drugs in the kitchen. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationHolt looked for the deposited drugs on May 9th but they had been seized. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHolt was charged on March 11, 2025, with three offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act, including possession and possession for sale and supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAaron Holt appeared before Tullamore Circuit Court on Thursday to be sentenced for drugs offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHolt pleaded guilty on June 5, 2025, to possessing drugs for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Keenan Johnson said the case was an illustration of the scourge of illicit drugs. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to January 27th. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge offered his condolences to Holt for his loss. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHolt is already serving a sentence for separate drugs offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHolt was in prison at the time of the arson attack. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Father of boy killed in Edenderry arson attack says he has had most painful month of life

    Reports the sentencing hearing for Holt and O'Neill, adjourned to 27 January 2026. Provides details of the drugs evidence (CCTV, tick list, messages) and context of the Edenderry arson attack in which Holt's four-year-old son and 60-year-old aunt died. A man in his 20s arrested in connection with the arson was released without charge.

    accused, Aaron Holt, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Holtaccused, 26, male, irish (judged from name)