Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 18703Possession of proceeds of criminal conduct · Co. Kildare · 20 Feb 2023

Kildare town man sent forward for trial over €1,186 cash found in Newbridge

On 20 February 2023, gardaí on patrol on Eyre Street in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, stopped and searched Eoin Poole, a 30-year-old man listed as living in Kildare town, and allegedly found cash on him. Naas District Court was first told of the allegations on 23 November 2023. On 5 January, gardaí served a book of evidence, and Judge Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to Naas Circuit Criminal Court, where Poole was remanded on continuing bail to the 16 January sitting. The case has been sent forward for trial, and Poole is due before the Circuit Criminal Court on 16 January.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Eoin Poole is accused of possessing money that is the suspected proceeds of criminal conduct.
Where
Gardaí on patrol spotted Poole on Eyre Street in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
When
The incident happened on 20 February 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said Poole was acting in a suspicious manner before they stopped and searched him.
  • Gardaí allege they found €1,186 in cash on Poole's person, though the article headline gives the amount as €1,160.
  • Poole was arrested and brought to Newbridge Garda Station.
In court
  • Naas District Court was first told about the allegations on 23 November 2023.
  • Gardaí served a book of evidence in the case at the court date on 5 January.
  • Judge Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
  • Poole was remanded on continuing bail until the Circuit Criminal Court sitting on 16 January.
Other details
Poole is 30 years old and his address is listed as 1846 Lourdesville in Kildare town.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEoin Poole is accused of possessing money that is the suspected proceeds of criminal conduct. (kildarenow.com)
  • wherePoole was spotted by gardaí on patrol on Eyre Street in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on February 20, the year before the article. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaiought stopped and searched Poole and allegedly found €1,186 in cash on his person. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationPoole was arrested and later brought to Newbridge Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtNaas District Court was first told about the allegations on November 23. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí served a book of evidence in the case at the court date on January 5. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtPoole was remanded on continuing bail until the Circuit Criminal Court sitting date of January 16. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherPoole's address is listed as 1846 Lourdesville in Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 8 Jan2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    UPDATE: Kildare town man allegedly found with €1,160 by gardaí sent forward for trial

    Reports the Naas District Court hearing at which Eoin Poole's case was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Criminal Court. This is a different incident from existing case 15209, which concerns crack cocaine found at an apartment in Newbridge.

    accused, Eoin Poole, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eoin Poole