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Case No. 22093Possession of cocaine with intent to sell or supply · Co. Clare · 23 Jun 2019

David Keane convicted of cocaine dealing at Bunratty wedding

David Keane, 30, of Island Road, Assumpta Park, Limerick, was convicted at Ennis District Court of possession of cocaine with intent to sell or supply after nine bags of cocaine (8.5g, street value €580) were found concealed in his underwear at Ennis Garda Station on 23 June 2019, while he was attending a cousin's wedding at Bunratty Castle Hotel. Judge Mary Larkin sentenced him to 100 hours of community service.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Mar
    2 reports
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNine bags of cocaine were found concealed in Keane's underwear at Ennis Garda Station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí also found €1,310 in cash and two mobile phones on Keane. (limerickleader.ie, clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe nine bags comprised 8.5 grams of cocaine with a street value of €580. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatNine bags of cocaine comprising 8.5 grams with a street value of €580 were found concealed in his underwear. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe drugs were found on him at Ennis Garda Station after his arrest. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 23 June 2019. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationDet Garda Kevin Hooban told the court the nine bags were the leftovers of what Keane sold at the wedding and the cash were the proceeds of sale. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeDavid Keane was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to sell or supply. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Mary Larkin convicted David Keane at Ennis District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtDetective Garda Kevin Hooban gave evidence that the nine bags were leftovers from what Keane sold at the wedding and the cash was proceeds of sale. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ennis District Court before Judge Mary Larkin. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceKeane was sentenced to 100 hours community service instead of a suspended prison term. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Larkin imposed 100 hours of community service instead of a suspended prison term. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherDet Garda Kevin Hooban stated that cocaine users could get four or five lines from a gram of cocaine. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Mar2023
    Sentencedclareecho.ie, first report
    Bunratty wedding goer convicted of cocaine dealing - Clare Echo

    Reports the conviction and sentencing: 100 hours community service imposed instead of a suspended prison term.

    convicted, David Keane, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Keane
  2. 2 Mar2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Judge convicts Limerick man and wedding-goer of cocaine dealing

    Provides the specific sentence (100 hours community service instead of suspended prison term), Judge Larkin's reasoning and quotes, interview details including Keane's claim he paid €300 for the cocaine, and Detective Garda Kevin Hooban's evidence that the nine bags were sale proceeds from the wedding.

    convicted, David Keane, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Keane