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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3222Organised crime (enhancing a criminal organisation), drug distribution · Co. Dublin · 12 Mar 2025

Jade Hennessy and two extended family members charged with organised crime offences in Blanchardstown

Jade Hennessy (33), Kayleigh McEntee (34) and Kirsty Travers (29) were charged under section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006, with enhancing a criminal organisation and facilitating drug distribution in Dublin 15 between March 12 and May 1, 2025. They were remanded in custody at Blanchardstown District Court and are to face trial on indictment at a higher level.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged28 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe drug distribution took place in Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged drug distribution took place between March 12 and May 1, 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenVeronica Maher was originally charged over an incident at her home on Sheephill Avenue on March 28, 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe three women were charged under section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe three women already had drug and money laundering charges before the court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe women were remanded in custody at Blanchardstown District Court on Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge David McHugh heard the case at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDue to the organised crime allegations, the women needed to apply for bail in the High Court and were automatically remanded. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the women face trial on indictment at a higher level, but the venue has not been established. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe three women will appear again on Friday and prosecutors must complete books of evidence before they are sent for trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAs a condition of bail, Veronica Maher was told not to have restricted breed dogs in her home and to use the back door only for emergency reasons. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge ordered Veronica Maher to appear again on June 16. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe women participated in and contributed to an activity of the organisation. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherKayleigh McEntee is the partner of Jason Hennessy jnr. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherKirsty Travers is the wife of Devon Hennessy. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIt is alleged Veronica Maher deliberately let a large restricted breed dog from her garden while gardaí were conducting beat patrols, causing them to flee. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Apr2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Daughter of Jason Hennessy snr and sons’ partners charged with organised crime offences

    First report of the section 72 organised crime charges against the three women; also notes their existing drug and money laundering charges and that the DPP has directed trial on indictment at a higher level. Mentions the separate ongoing case of their mother Veronica Maher.

    accused, Jade Hennessy, 33, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jade Hennessyaccused, Kayleigh McEntee, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Kayleigh McEnteeaccused, Kirsty Travers, 29, female, named, irish (judged from name)Kirsty Travers