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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20526Possession of heroin · Co. Kilkenny · 14 Aug 2020

Kilkenny man jailed for heroin possession

Ken Kennedy of Knockreagh, Callan, County Kilkenny, was found in possession of heroin worth about €1,000 after a warrant-based search of his home on 14 August 2020. He pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court. The sentencing was reported on 29 June 2023, when he was jailed for seven months, with recognisance fixed in the event of an appeal.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Jun
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Ken Kennedy was convicted of possession of heroin worth €1,000.
Where
Kennedy is from Knockreagh, Callan, County Kilkenny.
When
  • A search of Kennedy's home took place on 14 August 2020.
  • The sentencing was reported in an article published on 29 June 2023.
Investigation
The search was carried out under warrant and the drugs were found during it.
Charges
Kennedy was charged with possession of heroin.
In court
Kennedy pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court.
Sentence
  • Kennedy was sentenced to seven months in prison.
  • Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.
Other details
  • Sergeant Morgan O'Connor said Kennedy had 66 previous convictions.
  • Solicitor Chris Hogan said the garda valuation of the drugs was more than three times higher than their current street value.
  • Solicitor Chris Hogan said Kennedy was addicted to heroin at the time of the offence.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKen Kennedy was convicted of being in possession of €1,000 of heroin. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereKennedy is from Knockreagh, Callan. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenA search of Kennedy's home was carried out on August 14, 2020. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe search was carried out under warrant. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs were found during the search. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtKennedy pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceKennedy was sentenced to seven months in prison. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherKennedy had 66 previous convictions, according to the sergeant. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe garda valuation of the drugs was more than three times higher than the current street value. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherKennedy was addicted to heroin at the time of the offence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherRecognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jun2023
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny man jailed for heroin possession by local court

    Reports the sentencing of Ken Kennedy at Kilkenny District Court, including the search date, the garda valuation, his previous convictions, and mitigation offered by his solicitor.

    convicted, Ken Kennedy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ken Kennedy