Case No. 8426Drug offences, possession of a knife, motoring offences · Co. Offaly

Darren Caffery's case adjourned to September on Offaly drugs, knife and motoring charges

Darren Caffery (42), of St Colmcille's Road, Edenderry, is alleged to have committed drugs, knife and motoring offences at two locations in Edenderry and on the R402 at Ballinagar. The alleged offences are dated December 4, January 6 and January 14, with the year not stated, and he has been charged with them. The file went to the DPP, and at Tullamore District Court on 30 July 2026 the prosecution was adjourned. Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail to appear on September 23 for directions from the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Darren Caffery (42) faces drugs, knife and motoring charges.
Where
The alleged offences took place at Sister Senan Avenue and St Colmcille's Road in Edenderry and on the R402 at Ballinagar.
When
The alleged offences are dated December 4, January 6 and January 14, with the year not stated.
Charges
  • On December 4 at Sister Senan Avenue he is alleged to have driven without a licence and insurance, possessed Alprazolam and possessed a knife.
  • On January 6 on the R402 at Ballinagar he is alleged to have committed motor insurance and licence offences and possessed diamorphine, cocaine, Alprazolam and a knife.
  • He is also charged with possession of diamorphine for sale or supply to others on January 6.
  • On January 14 at St Colmcille's Road, Edenderry, he is charged with having Alprazolam, diamorphine and cocaine for sale or supply to others.
Investigation
The file had gone to the DPP, and directions were awaited.
In court
  • On 30 July 2026, Sergeant Richard Thornton told Tullamore District Court that the prosecution could be adjourned to September for directions.
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail to appear on September 23 for directions from the DPP.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDarren Caffery faces drugs, knife and motoring charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have been committed at two locations in Edenderry and on a road in Ballinagar. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenSome offences are alleged to have been committed on December 4 at Sister Senan Avenue, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe file had gone to the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe December 4 charges are driving without a licence and insurance, possession of Alprazolam, and possession of a knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeOn January 6 on the R402 at Ballinagar, he is alleged to have committed motor insurance and licence offences and possession of diamorphine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeOn the January 6 occasion in Ballinagar, he is alleged to have possessed cocaine, Alprazolam and a knife. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeOn January 6 he is also charged with possession of diamorphine for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeOn January 14 at St Colmcille's Road, Edenderry, he is charged with having Alprazolam, diamorphine and cocaine for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail to appear on September 23 for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jul2026
    September court date for man on Offaly drugs, knife and motoring charges

    Court report on a single accused's case. The article gives offence dates as December 4, January 6 and January 14 'last year' without stating the year, so no incident date is recorded. It names Sister Senan Avenue and St Colmcille's Road in Edenderry and the R402 at Ballinagar.

    accused, Darren Caffery, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Caffery