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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11398Drug possession · Co. Offaly · 25 Oct 2020

Cloughjordan man sentenced to 14 days for cocaine possession, Offaly

Ian Quigley of Cloughjordan pleaded guilty to two charges of possessing drugs for his own use, for offences dated October 25, 2020 and November 2, 2020. Judge Andrew Cody convicted him on the cocaine charge and sentenced him to 14 days' imprisonment, with the cannabis offence taken into consideration.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Jan
    2 reports
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Key facts

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18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatQuigley was given a prison sentence for possessing drugs for his own use. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatCannabis herb worth €25 was found in Brickanagh on October 25. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatA gram of cocaine worth €80 was discovered in Brickanagh on November 2. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place in Brickanagh, Cloughjordan, County Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences were committed on October 25, 2020 and November 2, 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationOn October 25, €25 worth of drugs was found in Brickanagh. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationOn November 2, a gramme of another drug worth €80 was discovered in the same location. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeQuigley pleaded guilty to both charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeQuigley pleaded guilty to both charges of drug possession for his own use. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtQuigley had 43 previous convictions, including one for possession of drugs for sale or supply. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtQuigley was on remand in Limerick Prison at the time of the hearing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe cannabis offence was taken into consideration. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody convicted Quigley and sentenced him to 14 days' imprisonment. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted Quigley on the cocaine charge and sentenced him to 14 days' imprisonment. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí told the court that Quigley had 43 previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said Quigley is 31 years of age. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherQuigley is currently on remand in Limerick Prison. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said Quigley is 31 years of age and had pleaded at the earliest opportunity. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2026
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Cloughjordan man given prison sentence for drugs possession

    First report of this case. Covers the sentencing at Tullamore court on the January 14 sitting. Adds the offence dates (October 25 and November 2, 2020), the drug amounts, the 43 previous convictions, the 14-day sentence and the defendant's remand in Limerick Prison.

    convicted, Ian Quigley, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ian Quigley
  2. 20 Jan2026
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    Man given prison sentence at Tullamore District Court for drugs possession

    Reports the sentencing at the January 14 sitting and adds the drug seizures (€25 and €80), 43 previous convictions cited by gardaí, the defendant's age of 31, and that he is on remand in Limerick Prison.

    convicted, Ian Quigley, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ian Quigley