Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11301Possession of drugs (cannabis) · Co. Donegal · 23 Nov 2024

Burnfoot man fined for cannabis possession after car stop

On Saturday 23 November 2024, gardaí stopped a car driven by Tony Cregan, a 28-year-old man from Burnfoot, County Donegal, after it was observed being driven suspiciously at Bridgend, and found about €160 worth of cannabis inside. Cregan was charged with possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and pleaded guilty at Buncrana District Court, where he chose to represent himself. Judge Daly convicted him and imposed a €200 fine with six months to pay. The latest development, reported in late January 2026, is that conviction and fine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Cannabis worth about €160 was found in the car driven by Tony Cregan.
Where
The car, an Audi A3, was observed being driven suspiciously at Bridgend and Cregan is from Burnfoot, County Donegal.
When
The cannabis was discovered on Saturday 23 November 2024.
Cause
Cregan said he was using cannabis because of a family bereavement and personal health concerns.
Investigation
Gardaí stopped the car and searched the driver under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Other details
  • Cregan admitted ownership of the cannabis and said it was for his own personal use.
  • Cregan has no previous convictions.
  • The case was reported on 28 January 2026 in one version and on 30 January 2026 in another.
Charges
Cregan was charged with possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and pleaded guilty.
In court
Cregan appeared before Buncrana District Court and chose to represent himself.
Sentence
Judge Daly convicted Cregan and imposed a €200 fine, with six months to pay.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCannabis worth about €160 was found in the vehicle. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe vehicle was observed being driven suspiciously at Bridgend. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe cannabis was discovered on Saturday 23 November 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeCregan said he was using cannabis because of a family bereavement and personal health concerns. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe car was stopped and the driver searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeTony Cregan pleaded guilty to possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtCregan chose to represent himself in court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Daly convicted him and imposed a €200 fine, with six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherCregan admitted ownership of the cannabis and said it was for his own personal use. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherCregan has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2026
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Burnfoot man who had €160 worth of cannabis in his car convicted of drugs possession

    Court report of a conviction and fine for a November 2024 cannabis possession case in Burnfoot. No matching existing case.

    convicted, Tony Cregan, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tony Cregan