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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8061Drug possession, possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Offaly · 18 Apr 2026

Directions awaited from DPP for Offaly teen on drugs charge

Jordan Hyland (18), a man, is alleged to have possessed cocaine, and possessed cocaine for sale or supply to others, on April 18, 2026 on the R420 road at Cloncollig, Tullamore, Offaly. He is further accused of possessing cannabis, and the indicative value of the suspected drugs was €860. Legal aid was granted in May, when an adjournment was sought for directions from the DPP. The matter was before Tullamore District Court on September 9, when disclosure of evidence to his solicitor was ordered within three weeks and the case was adjourned, with Hyland on bail, to October 21 for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Jordan Hyland (18), a man, is accused of drugs offences.
Charges
  • Hyland is accused of possessing cocaine.
  • Hyland is accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply to others.
  • Hyland is further accused of possessing cannabis.
Where
  • The alleged offences took place in Tullamore, Offaly.
  • The alleged drug possession took place on the R420 road at Cloncollig.
When
The alleged offences occurred on April 18, 2026.
Other details
  • The indicative value of the suspected drugs was €860.
  • Hyland was granted legal aid in May.
In court
  • In May, Tullamore District Court was asked for an adjournment for directions from the DPP.
  • The matter was before Tullamore District Court on September 9, when disclosure was ordered to the defending solicitor within three weeks.
  • Hyland was remanded on bail, and the case was adjourned to October 21 for directions from the DPP.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged drug possession took place on the R420 road, Cloncollig. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on April 18. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHyland is accused of possessing cocaine and possessing cocaine for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHyland is further accused of possessing cannabis. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtIn May an adjournment was sought for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHyland was remanded on bail to October 21 for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure of evidence to the defending solicitor within three weeks. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe indicative value of the suspected drugs was €860. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHyland was granted legal aid in May. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Sep2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Directions from DPP awaited for Offaly teen on drugs charge

    Court update: the matter was before Tullamore District Court on September 9 and was adjourned to October 21 for DPP directions. Disclosure ordered within three weeks; legal aid granted in May.

    accused, Jordan Hyland, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Hyland