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Case No. 10832Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Kilkenny · 22 Aug 2024

Kilkenny man accused of drugs offences has case adjourned

A man, Anthony Kealy, of 15 Seville Grove, Callan Road, Kilkenny, is accused of having drugs worth €5,500 at his home address at Seville Grove, Margaretsfield, Callan Road, Kilkenny, on August 22, 2024, for personal use and for sale and supply to others. Gardaí searched the property and seized the drugs and a phone. The charge is under sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. At Kilkenny District Court, reported on February 25, 2026, Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the case for a probation report and set sentencing for April 20. The defendant is accused only, and the matter remains before the court.

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

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What happened
Anthony Kealy, a man, is accused of having drugs in his possession for personal use and for sale and supply to others.
Where
The drugs were allegedly held at his home address at Seville Grove, Margaretsfield, Callan Road, Kilkenny.
When
The alleged offence took place on August 22, 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí searched the property and seized the drugs and a phone.
  • The court heard that the seized phone showed the defendant was involved in the offences, and the report is cut off at that point.
Charges
  • He is accused of having €5,500 worth of drugs in his possession for personal use and for sale and supply to others.
  • The charge is contrary to sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
  • The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court and reported on February 25, 2026.
  • Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matter for a probation report.
Sentence
Sentencing is set for April 20.
Other details
The defendant has five previous convictions.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man accused of having drugs for personal use and for sale and supply had his case adjourned at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were allegedly held at his home address at Seville Grove, Margaretsfield, Callan Road, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on August 22, 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched the property and seized the drugs and a phone. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having €5,500 worth of drugs in his possession for personal use and sale and supply to others. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned for a probation report. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matter for a probation report and for sentencing to April 20. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has five previous convictions. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Feb2026
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny man accused of drugs offences has case adjourned

    Court report on the adjournment. Adds the charge details, the search and seizure, the adjournment for a probation report, the sentencing date of April 20, and the defendant's five previous convictions. No matching existing case.

    accused, Anthony Kealy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Kealy