Ireland Ardara man in court over drug possession and drug-driving charges
Michael Harkin, a 31-year-old man, appeared before Letterkenny District Court in April 2024 and was charged with drug possession and five counts of drug-driving, relating to drug finds in 2021 and 2022 and driving incidents between November 2020 and May 2021. Gardaí seized cannabis worth a total of €3,950 from a Letterkenny property on 25 May 2021, from a vehicle at Newmills on 24 May 2021, and at Radharc na Ghleann, Ardara on 3 October 2022. He was also charged with possession of cannabis for supply in connection with the Letterkenny and Newmills finds. Judge Ciaran Liddy sought a Probation and Welfare Report, and the case was adjourned for finalisation on 18 June 2024, when Harkin is due to learn his sentence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí seized cannabis worth €2,318 from a property at Ard Crannagh, Letterkenny, on 25 May 2021.
- Cannabis worth €1,072 was found in a vehicle on the R250 at Rashedog, Newmills, on 24 May 2021.
- Cannabis worth €560 was found at Radharc na Ghleann, Ardara, on 3 October 2022.
- The total value of the drugs was €3,950.
- Charges
- Harkin was charged with possession of drugs worth almost €4,000.
- Harkin was charged with five counts of drug-driving relating to incidents on five dates between November 2020 and May 2021.
- Harkin was charged with possession of cannabis for supply in connection with the Letterkenny seizure and the Newmills find.
- In court
- Harkin appeared before Letterkenny District Court, where his solicitor asked the judge to seek a probation and welfare report.
- Judge Ciaran Liddy sought a Probation and Welfare Report and adjourned the case for finalisation on 18 June 2024.
- Sentence
- Harkin is due to learn his sentence in June 2024.
- Other details
- Harkin made full admissions and said the drugs were for his own personal use.
- Where
- Harkin's address is given as Radharc na Ghleann, Ardara, Co. Donegal.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí seized cannabis worth €2,318 from a property at Ard Crannagh, Letterkenny, on 25 May 2021. (donegallive.ie)
- whatCannabis worth €1,072 was found in a vehicle on the R250 at Rashedog, Newmills, on 24 May 2021. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe total value of the drugs was €3,950. (donegallive.ie)
- whereCannabis worth €560 was found at Radharc na Ghleann, Ardara. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe Ardara cannabis find was on 3 October 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHarkin was charged with possession of drugs worth almost €4,000 and five counts of drug-driving. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHarkin was charged with possession of cannabis for supply in connection with the Letterkenny seizure, as well as possession of the drug. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHarkin was also charged with possession of cannabis for supply in connection with the Newmills find. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHarkin faces drug-driving charges relating to incidents on five dates between November 2020 and May 2021. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHarkin's solicitor asked the judge to seek a probation and welfare report. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case for finalisation on 18 June 2024. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceHarkin will learn his sentence in June after the judge sought a probation report. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHarkin made full admissions and said the drugs were for his own personal use. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Apr2024Donegal man in court over possession of drugs and five drug-driving charges
First report of the case. Harkin appeared in court over drug finds from 2021 and 2022 and drug-driving incidents from 2020 and 2021. He will be sentenced in June after a probation report.
accused, Michael Harkin, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Harkin