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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11712Drug offences (cannabis possession for sale or supply) · Co. Clare

Former Ryanair pilot's Clare drugs case adjourned pending High Court challenge

Brendan O’Mara (62) of Meelick, Co Clare, a former Ryanair pilot, faces charges over an estimated €10m cannabis seizure. At Ennis District Court the case was adjourned to January for mention because of a High Court challenge listed for 19 January.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA former Ryanair pilot is facing charges over a Garda seizure of an estimated €10m worth of drugs. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe High Court challenge is listed for 19 January. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenHe was first charged at a special sitting of Ennis District Court on 10 May. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHe faced two charges, one of possessing cannabis for sale or supply and one of possessing cannabis. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe most recent charge alleges the cannabis had a market value of €13,000 or more. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution said there is a High Court challenge in the case. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe defence agreed to adjourn the case to 21 January for mention only. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtHe replied to the new charge after charge and caution. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherAn offence under Section 15(a) carries a mandatory minimum prison term of 10 years, though a judge can impose a lesser sentence in certain circumstances. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherBail was granted on conditions including an independent surety of €150,000. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Dec2025
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    High Court challenge an obstacle in case of Meelick Ryanair pilot charged with €10m drugs seizure - Clare Echo

    Reports a court mention at Ennis District Court; a High Court challenge is pending, the case is adjourned to 21 January, and a new charge of possessing cannabis worth €13,000 or more has been added.

    accused, Brendan O'Mara, 62, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan O'Mara