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Case No. 14057Possession of cash (alleged) · Co. Kildare · 18 Jul 2024

Kildare man in court over €66,150 cash found in vehicle

On 18 July 2024, gardaí allegedly found about €66,150 in cash hidden in a transit van at 41 Oaktree Avenue, Kildare town. Francis Carroll, a 45-year-old man, is being prosecuted for allegedly possessing the money, and the case was reported from Naas District Court on 4 April 2025. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 7 October 2025 for the preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí allegedly found about €66,150 in cash hidden in a car.
Where
The cash was allegedly found in a concealment in a transit van at 41 Oaktree Avenue, Kildare town.
When
The money was allegedly possessed on 18 July 2024.
Other details
  • The accused is named as Francis Carroll, a 45-year-old man.
  • The accused's address was given in court as Sunnyhill Cottage, Sunnyhill Stud, Kilcullen.
Investigation
Sergeant Mary Meade told the court the money was found during a search of the van, with the concealment on the vehicle floor.
Charges
Francis Carroll is being prosecuted for allegedly possessing the money.
In court
  • The case was reported from Naas District Court on 4 April 2025.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 7 October 2025 for the preparation of a book of evidence.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí found about €66,150 in cash hidden in a car. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe money was found in a concealment in a transit vehicle at an address on Oaktree Avenue, Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe money was allegedly possessed on 18 July 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe money was found during a search of the van, with the concealment on the vehicle floor. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeFrancis Carroll is being prosecuted for allegedly possessing the money. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 7 October 2025 for the preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Apr2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare man in court after more than €66,000 cash found hidden in car

    First report of this case. It names the accused as Francis Carroll, 45, gives the €66,150 figure, the van and the location, and records the court adjournment to 7 October 2025.

    accused, Francis Carroll, 45, named, irish (judged from name)Francis Carroll