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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23286Possession of drugs for sale or supply; obstructing Gardaí · Co. Laois · 10 Mar 2026

Brian Farrell remanded on bail over drug charges in Portlaoise

Brian Farrell, 36, of Co Carlow, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 5 October 2026 accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply and obstructing Gardaí at Lake Drive, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on 10 March 2026. Judge Andrew Gubbins refused to strike out the charges but marked the case peremptory against the State and remanded Farrell on bail, adjourning to 2 November 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBrian Farrell, 36, of Linkardstown, Tinryland, Co Carlow and Rathbrush, Ballon, Co Carlow, is the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence occurred at an address at Lake Drive, Kilminchy, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 10 March 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of obstructing Gardaí by turning off his mobile phone and throwing it away. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA barrister asked for the drug charges to be struck out due to delays in DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe FSI certificate was necessary to determine the value of the seized drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Gubbins said he was not going to strike the matter out. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge marked the case peremptory against the State. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 2 November. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Oct2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise

    First court appearance; barrister sought to have charges struck out due to delay in FSI certificate; judge marked case peremptory against the State and remanded on bail.

    accused, Brian Farrell, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Farrell