Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9564Possession of cannabis (Misuse of Drugs Act, s.3) · Co. Donegal · 2 Jul 2025

Donegal man convicted of possessing cannabis found in his bedroom

On 2 July 2025, gardaí searched the home of Mark Ramsey, a 34-year-old man from Ballyderowen, Burnfoot, Donegal, and found a small bag of suspected cannabis valued at about €20 in his bedroom, which was seized. On 3 July 2025, at Buncrana Garda Station, Mr Ramsey said the substance was cannabis and that it was for his own personal use. He was charged with possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and, in May 2026, was convicted at Buncrana District Court in his absence and fined €180, with four months allowed for payment. The conviction and fine are the latest development in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted15 May
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Mark Ramsey, a 34-year-old man, was convicted of possession of drugs.
Where
Gardaí searched Mr Ramsey's residence at Ballyderowen, Burnfoot, Co. Donegal.
When
  • The search took place on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
  • The conviction is reported in May 2026; the tracker entry is dated 15 May 2026 and the article was published 18 May 2026.
Investigation
  • A small bag of suspected cannabis was found in Mr Ramsey's bedroom and seized.
  • Mr Ramsey admitted at Buncrana Garda Station on 3 July 2025 that the substance was cannabis and was for his own personal use.
Charges
Mr Ramsey was charged with possession of drugs contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
The case was heard at Buncrana District Court, where Judge Emile Daly directed that it proceed in Mr Ramsey's absence after noting he had been properly summonsed.
Sentence
Mr Ramsey was fined €180, with four months allowed for payment.
Other details
  • The cannabis was valued at approximately €20.
  • Mr Ramsey has no previous convictions.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMark Ramsey was convicted of drugs possession and fined €180. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched Mr Ramsey's residence in Burnfoot. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Wednesday 2 July 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA small bag of suspected cannabis was found in the defendant's bedroom and seized. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationMr Ramsey admitted in interview that the substance was cannabis, for his own personal use. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMr Ramsey was charged with possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMr Ramsey did not attend the hearing, and the judge directed that the case proceed in his absence. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a fine of €180, with four months allowed for payment. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe cannabis was valued at approximately €20. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMr Ramsey has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 May2026
    Convicteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man who had small bag of cannabis in his bedroom convicted on drugs charge

    Reports the conviction and €180 fine imposed in absence at Buncrana District Court, and gives the search date of 2 July 2025 and the admission made at Buncrana Garda Station on 3 July.

    convicted, Mark Ramsey, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Ramsey