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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7936Dangerous driving, drug possession, obstructing a garda · Co. Offaly

Kilcormac man on bail over dangerous driving and drug charges

Richard Davis (29), of St Cormac's Park, Kilcormac, County Offaly, has been charged over alleged dangerous driving at St Cormac's Park on March 17, and is accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply to others on the same date, with drugs valued at €4,500. He is also charged with unlawfully obstructing a garda at the same location on March 3. The charges were brought before Tullamore District Court and reported on September 24, 2026, when Sergeant Brendan Kearns sought an eight-week remand for directions from the DPP. Judge Andrew Cody put the matter back to November 25, and Mr Davis, represented by David Nugent BL, remains on bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Dangerous driving and drug possession charges have been brought against Richard Davis (29), a Kilcormac man.
Where
The alleged dangerous driving took place at St Cormac's Park, Kilcormac, County Offaly, in a 2011 Westmeath registered vehicle.
When
The alleged dangerous driving was on March 17, and the article gives no year for the date.
Charges
  • Mr Davis is accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply to others on March 17.
  • Another charge alleges that on March 3 at St Cormac's Park he unlawfully obstructed a garda.
Other details
  • The alleged drugs were valued at €4,500.
  • Mr Davis was represented by David Nugent BL and is on bail.
In court
  • The charges were brought before Tullamore District Court, and the case was reported on September 24, 2026.
  • Sergeant Brendan Kearns sought a remand of eight weeks for directions from the DPP.
  • Judge Andrew Cody put the matter back to November 25.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDangerous driving and drug possession charges have been brought against a Kilcormac man. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged dangerous driving took place at St Cormac's Park, Kilcormac. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged dangerous driving was on March 17. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMr Davis is accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeAnother charge alleges that he unlawfully obstructed a garda at St Cormac's Park on March 3. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtSergeant Brendan Kearns sought a remand of eight weeks for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody put the matter back to November 25. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe value of the alleged drugs was €4,500. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr Davis was represented by David Nugent, BL, and is on bail. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Sep2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man on drugs and dangerous driving charges is on bail

    Reports the charges against Richard Davis, the court appearance at Tullamore District Court, the €4,500 value of the alleged drugs, the adjournment to November 25 and his bail status. The article gives the offence dates as March 17 and March 3 'last' without a year.

    accused, Richard Davis, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Davis