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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8303Drug offences · Co. Limerick · 22 Nov 2024

Christy Keane to stand trial at Special Criminal Court over drugs charges

On 22 November 2024, gardaí searched the home of Christopher (Christy) Keane, a 65-year-old man, at Singland Gardens, Limerick, under warrant and seized cocaine estimated to be worth €70,000. He is charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act with possession of drugs and possession for sale or supply. On 5 August 2026 he appeared by video link at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court, where the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed that he face trial on indictment at the Special Criminal Court. Judge Catherine Ryan remanded him in custody to appear again on 19 August 2026 for service of the book of evidence, which is still being prepared.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Aug
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Christopher (Christy) Keane, a 65-year-old man, is charged with possession of drugs and possession for sale or supply under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
  • Cocaine with an estimated value of €70,000 was seized.
Where
Gardaí searched Mr Keane's home at Singland Gardens, Limerick, under warrant.
When
The drugs were seized on 22 November 2024.
Charges
Keane is charged with three offences under Section 15, Section 15(a) and Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, covering possession for sale or supply and simple possession.
Investigation
The book of evidence is still being prepared, and gardaí asked for a further two weeks to complete it.
In court
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed Mr Keane to face trial on indictment at the Special Criminal Court.
  • On 5 August 2026 Mr Keane appeared by video link at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court before Judge Catherine Ryan.
  • Judge Catherine Ryan remanded Mr Keane in custody until 19 August 2026 for service of the book of evidence.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatChristopher (Christy) Keane is charged with possession of drugs and possession for sale or supply under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (rte.ie)
  • whatCocaine with an estimated value of €70,000 was seized. (rte.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized suspected cocaine estimated to be worth €70,000. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched Mr Keane's home at Singland Gardens under warrant. (rte.ie)
  • whereKeane has an address at Singland Gardens, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were seized on 22 November 2024. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe charges relate to drugs seized on 22 November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched Keane's home under warrant. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe book of evidence is still being prepared. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeKeane is charged with three different drugs offences. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeKeane was charged with Section 15, Section 15(a) and Section 3 offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act, covering possession for sale or supply and simple possession. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions has directed Mr Keane to face trial on indictment at the Special Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtMr Keane appeared before a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court by video link. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge Catherine Ryan remanded Mr Keane in custody to appear again on 19 August for service of the book of evidence. (rte.ie)
  • courtKeane is to stand trial on indictment before the Special Criminal Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtKeane appeared by video-link at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court before Judge Catherine Ryan. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtGardaí asked for an additional two weeks to complete the book of evidence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtKeane was remanded in custody until 19 August. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Aug2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man Christy Keane to stand trial at Special Criminal Court over drug charges

    Reports that Keane is to stand trial on indictment before the Special Criminal Court, that he was remanded in custody until 19 August, and that the book of evidence is still being prepared.

    accused, CHRISTOPHER (Christy) Keane, male, named, irish (judged from name)CHRISTOPHER (Christy) Keane
  2. 5 Aug2026
    In courtrte.ie, follow-up
    Christy Keane to face trial over €70k cocaine seizure

    First report of the case: the DPP has directed Mr Keane to face trial on indictment at the Special Criminal Court; he was remanded in custody to 19 August for service of the book of evidence.

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