Ireland Kilcormac man jailed for two months over breach of suspended sentences, Offaly
Patrick McDonagh (36), of Meadowlands, Kilcormac, Co Offaly, was jailed for two months at Tullamore District Court after being told he had breached previous suspended sentences by a drugs possession conviction on January 15. The conviction was for €20 worth of drugs, and he had been under probation supervision after it, last appearing in court on October 6. A bench warrant was needed to bring him before the court, and he was remanded to January 21 before being sentenced. The Offaly Express reported the sentence on January 9, 2026, and updated the report on February 16, 2026, noting that he is at risk of eight further months in prison and that recognisances can be taken up if he appeals the two-month sentence.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
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- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced16 Feb
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Patrick McDonagh, aged 36, of Meadowlands, Kilcormac, Co Offaly, was the subject of the case.
- The drugs conviction was for €20 worth of drugs.
- Where
- The case was heard at Tullamore District Court.
- When
- The drugs possession conviction was on January 15.
- Charges
- The court was told McDonagh breached the terms of previous suspended sentences by the drugs possession conviction.
- In court
- McDonagh had been under probation supervision after the drugs conviction and last appeared in court on October 6.
- The judge said McDonagh had never engaged with the probation service, while he missed two probation appointments but remained willing to engage, according to his solicitor.
- A bench warrant had to be issued so McDonagh could be sentenced, and he was remanded to appear again on January 21.
- Sentence
- The judge sentenced McDonagh to two months in prison.
- McDonagh was subject to four suspended sentences, two for three months and two for one month each, so he is at risk of eight further months in prison.
- Other details
- McDonagh had 37 previous convictions, including six under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- His solicitor said he had not used drugs since the previous year.
- Recognisances were fixed that can be taken up if McDonagh appeals the two-month sentence.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe drugs conviction was for €20 worth of drugs. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe drugs possession conviction was on January 15. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeMcDonagh breached the terms of previous suspended sentences by a drugs possession conviction. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMcDonagh had been under probation supervision after the drugs conviction and last appeared in court on October 6. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said McDonagh had never engaged with the probation service. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMcDonagh was remanded to appear in court again on January 21. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge sentenced McDonagh to two months in prison. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceMcDonagh was subject to four separate suspended sentences, two for three months and two for one month each. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMcDonagh missed two probation appointments but remained willing to engage. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMcDonagh had 37 previous convictions, including six under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherA bench warrant had to be issued for McDonagh so he could be sentenced. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he had not used drugs since the previous year. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherRecognisances were fixed that can be taken up if McDonagh appeals the two-month sentence. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Feb2026Offaly man jailed for two months is at risk of longer sentence
Reports the sentencing of Patrick McDonagh at Tullamore District Court, including the two-month prison term, the four suspended sentences, the €20 drugs conviction and the judge's comments on his engagement with probation.
convicted, Patrick McDonagh, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick McDonagh