Ireland Culdaff couple charged with cocaine possession for sale or supply
Gerard Kelly, a man aged 33, and Adele McKinley, a woman aged 32, both of Cloncha, Culdaff, Donegal, are accused over an alleged seizure of cocaine at their home on 16 January 2025, valued at about €1,700. Each is charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and with possession under Section 3 of the same Act. The case was reported on 18 June 2026 as appearing before Carndonagh District Court at Buncrana Courthouse, where Judge Emile Daly accepted jurisdiction and disclosure was granted. Both defendants were granted Legal Aid and remanded to appear again on 21 July.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gerard Kelly and Adele McKinley are accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply, valued at €1,715 according to the key facts or more than €1,700 according to the article.
- Where
- The alleged seizure took place at the couple's home in Cloncha, Culdaff, County Donegal.
- When
- The alleged seizure of cocaine took place on 16 January 2025.
- Other details
- Gerard Kelly is a man aged 33 and Adele McKinley is a woman aged 32, both of Cloncha, Culdaff.
- Legal Aid was granted to both defendants.
- Charges
- Mr Kelly and Ms McKinley are each charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- Mr Kelly and Ms McKinley are each also charged with possession of cocaine under Section 3 of the same Act.
- In court
- The case appeared before Carndonagh District Court, sitting at Buncrana Courthouse, and was reported on 18 June 2026.
- Judge Emile Daly agreed to accept jurisdiction, so the matter can proceed in the District Court.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the matter could be dealt with summarily if guilty pleas are entered.
- The defence was granted disclosure of the prosecution evidence, with disclosure due by the end of the month.
- Judge Daly remanded both defendants to appear again on 21 July.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe estimated alleged value of the cocaine involved was €1,715. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe alleged cocaine seizure took place at the couple's home in Culdaff. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged seizure of cocaine took place on 16 January 2025. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeMr Kelly and Ms McKinley are each charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeMr Kelly and Ms McKinley are each also charged with possession of cocaine under Section 3 of the same Act. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case appeared before Carndonagh District Court, sitting at Buncrana Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJudge Emile Daly agreed to accept jurisdiction, so the matter can proceed in the District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the matter could be dealt with summarily if guilty pleas are entered. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe defence was granted disclosure of the prosecution evidence, with disclosure due by the end of the month. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJudge Daly remanded both defendants to appear again on 21 July. (donegallive.ie)
- otherLegal Aid was granted to both defendants. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jun2026Culdaff man and woman charged with having €1,700 of cocaine for sale or supply
Court report on the charges against two co-accused over an alleged cocaine seizure at their home in Culdaff. The case was accepted for summary hearing in the District Court and adjourned after disclosure was granted.
accused, Gerard Kelly, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerard Kellyaccused, Adele McKinley, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Adele McKinley