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Case No. 10413Public intoxication and drug possession · Co. Laois · 11 Feb 2026

Convicted murderer fined after being found intoxicated at Portlaoise Train Station

Anthony Casey, a 45-year-old man of No Fixed Abode, was found hunched over and unsteady on his feet at Portlaoise Train Station, Laois, at about 12.45pm on 11 February 2026, and €20 worth of drugs was found on him when he was searched. He had served a life sentence for a murder committed in 1997 and was on temporary release at the time. He was arrested and returned to custody the following day, then appeared at Portlaoise District Court, where he admitted being intoxicated in public and possessing the drugs. The judge noted his guilty plea, marked the drugs charge proven before it was struck out, and fined him €75 for being intoxicated in public, as reported on 21 March 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced19 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
Anthony Casey, a 45-year-old man of No Fixed Abode, was found in an intoxicated state.
Where
The incident took place at Portlaoise Train Station, County Laois.
When
The man was found at the train station at 12.45pm on 11 February 2026.
Investigation
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the man was found hunched over and was unsteady on his feet.
  • When searched, €20 worth of drugs was found on the man.
Charges
  • The man admitted being intoxicated in public and possessing the drugs.
  • The drugs charge facts were marked proven before the charge was struck out.
In court
The man appeared at Portlaoise District Court, where the judge noted his guilty plea.
Sentence
The man was fined €75 for being intoxicated in public.
Other details
  • The man had served a life sentence for a murder committed in 1997.
  • The man was on temporary release when he was found at the train station.
  • The man was returned to custody the day after his arrest at the train station.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereA convicted murderer was discovered in an intoxicated state at Portlaoise Train Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe man admitted being intoxicated at Portlaoise Train Station and possessing €20 worth of drugs on February 11, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the man was found hunched over at the train station at 12.45pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationWhen searched, €20 of drugs were found on the man. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe drugs charge facts were marked proven before the charge was struck out. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge noted the guilty plea and fined the man €75 for being intoxicated in public. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had served a life sentence for a murder committed in 1997. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man was out on temporary release when he was found at the train station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man was returned to custody the day after his arrest at the train station. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Mar2026
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Murderer returned to prison after being found intoxicated in Portlaoise

    First report of this case in the article: the court appearance, plea, fine and the defendant's temporary release status.

    convicted, Anthony Casey, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Casey