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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9095Possession of drugs (Misuse of Drugs Act, section 3) · Co. Kilkenny · 7 Oct 2025

Kilkenny man jailed for three months over tablets found at cemetery

Kieran Jones, a 27-year-old man from Hebron Park, Kilkenny, was found on 7 October 2025 at St Kieran's Cemetery in Kilkenny City with about eight to ten street tablets, which he admitted were for personal use. He pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court to possession under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. The court heard he has 138 previous convictions and that his solicitor said the court knows him and his addiction. The latest development, reported on 13 June 2026, is that he was sentenced to three months in prison.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí found Kieran Jones with about eight to ten street tablets.
Where
The offence took place at St Kieran's Cemetery in Kilkenny City.
When
The offence took place on 7 October 2025.
Other details
  • Kieran Jones is 27 years old and lives in Hebron Park, Kilkenny.
  • Kieran Jones has 138 previous convictions.
  • Kieran Jones is reported to be serving a sentence with a release date of July 2027.
Cause
He was observed acting suspiciously before he was found with the tablets.
Charges
  • Kieran Jones admitted possessing illegal tablets for personal use.
  • Kieran Jones pleaded guilty to possession under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court, where his solicitor said the court is familiar with him and his addiction.
Sentence
The judge convicted Kieran Jones and sentenced him to three months in prison, as reported on 13 June 2026.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí found the defendant with a small amount of street tablets, about eight to ten. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at St Kieran's Cemetery in Kilkenny City. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 7 October 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant admitted possessing illegal tablets for personal use. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant pleaded guilty to an offence under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe defendant's solicitor said the court is familiar with him and his addiction. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted the defendant and imposed a three-month sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was sentenced to three months in prison. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was observed acting suspiciously. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has 138 previous convictions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is serving a sentence with a release date of July 2027. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jun2026
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Prison sentence for drugs offence in Kilkenny cemetery

    Reports the guilty plea and three-month sentence for possession of illegal tablets at St Kieran's Cemetery, Kilkenny City, on 7 October 2025.

    convicted, Kieran Jones, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran Jones