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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13106Selling or supplying drugs · Co. Offaly · 18 Apr 2024

Birr man given suspended sentence for selling or supplying drugs

Brendan Lally of Birr was convicted of selling or supplying drugs at Tullamore District Court and sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years. The offence was committed on 18 April 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Jul
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBrendan Lally was convicted of selling or supplying drugs. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence was committed at 3 McAuley Drive, Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence was committed on 18 April 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody sentenced him to six months in prison, suspended for two years. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had 18 previous convictions, including a previous drug possession conviction. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe is 53, unemployed and separated. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis urine samples had been clear for the last six months. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had ADHD and an anxiety disorder at the time of the offence. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jul2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Six months suspended sentence for Offaly man convicted of selling or supplying drugs

    Reports the conviction and suspended sentence at Tullamore District Court. No matching case in the existing list.

    convicted, Brendan Lally, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Lally