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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8701Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Limerick · 22 Nov 2024

Christy Keane remanded in custody over Limerick drugs charges

Christy Keane, a man with an address at Singland Gardens in Limerick city, has been charged with three drugs offences after gardaí searched his home under warrant on 22 November 2024 and seized suspected cocaine estimated at €70,000. He first appeared before Limerick City District Court by video link from Limerick Prison the week before 7 July 2026, when Judge Patricia Harney heard that a book of evidence will be required. He has been further remanded in custody in Limerick Prison on the three charges, which relate to possession of drugs for sale or supply under sections 15, 15(a) and 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. He is next due to appear again later this month by video link for service of the book of evidence, and is represented by solicitor Tom Kiely.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Christy Keane has been further remanded in custody in Limerick Prison on three drugs charges.
Where
Gardaí searched Keane's home address at Singland Gardens in Limerick city under warrant.
When
The drugs were seized by gardaí on 22 November 2024.
Investigation
Gardaí seized suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €70,000.
Charges
  • Keane was charged with offences under sections 15, 15(a) and 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
  • The offence is possession of drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • Keane first appeared on these charges before Limerick City District Court by video link from Limerick Prison the week before 7 July 2026.
  • Judge Patricia Harney heard that a book of evidence will be required.
  • Keane is represented by solicitor Tom Kiely.
Other details
Keane will appear again later this month by video link for service of the book of evidence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatChristy Keane has been further remanded in custody in Limerick Prison on three drugs charges. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched Keane's home address under warrant. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were seized by gardaí on 22 November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí seized suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €70,000. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeKeane was charged with offences under Sections 15, 15(a) and 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtKeane appeared before Limerick City District Court via video link from Limerick Prison. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Harney heard that a book of evidence will be required. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtKeane is represented by solicitor Tom Kiely. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherKeane will appear again later this month via video link for service of the book of evidence. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Christy Keane remanded in custody in Limerick Prison on drugs charges

    First report on the court appearance: Keane was further remanded in custody on three drugs charges, and the seizure was on 22 November 2024 at a Limerick home.

    accused, Christy Keane, 65, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christy Keane