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Case No. 22184Possession of cannabis · Co. Clare · 28 Jun 2021

Christopher Cooney fined €200 for cannabis plant possession in West Clare

Christopher Cooney (59) of Derrylough, Killimer, pleaded guilty at Kilrush District Court to the possession of a cannabis plant found at his property in June 2021 and was fined €200 by Judge Mary Larkin. Cooney, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence on licence, said the plant was grown for personal pain relief.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted26 Feb
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatChristopher Cooney (59) of Derrylough, Killimer was convicted of possession of a cannabis plant. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatCooney said the plant would produce half an ounce of cannabis. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatCooney was jailed for life in 1992 for the murder of Robert Lynch (22) in the Banner Arms pub in Ennis in February 1991. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatIn late 2021 Cooney received a two-year suspended jail term at Ennis Circuit Court for the sale and supply of €8,900 worth of cannabis in March 2019. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe cannabis plant was found on 28 June 2021. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilrush District Court before Judge Mary Larkin. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceCooney was fined €200. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherAfter caution, Cooney made full admissions and said the plant was for his own personal use. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherCooney was released from prison on licence on compassionate grounds to care for his elderly parents. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Feb2023
    Convictedclareecho.ie, first report
    Convicted killer fined €200 for cannabis possession - Clare Echo

    Reports the conviction and €200 fine for possession of a cannabis plant, details of the search that found the plant, Cooney's background as a convicted murderer, and his solicitor's explanation that the plant was for knee pain relief.

    convicted, Christopher Cooney, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Cooney