Thursday 29 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. 11822Cannabis cultivation · Co. Limerick

Kilmeedy man's cannabis case adjourned at Newcastle West court

Simon Enright, 38, of Ballynoe, Kilmeedy, was before Newcastle West District Court over cannabis plants valued at €8,000 found in his home. He did not appear, and the case was adjourned to 13 February 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCannabis plants valued at €8,000 were found by gardaí in a man's home in Kilmeedy. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe home is in Kilmeedy, Co Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeProsecuting Inspector Thompson said Mr Enright was cultivating cannabis in his living space. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMr Enright did not appear in court despite being called; his solicitor appeared for him. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to 13 February 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí found the plants while in the area for another matter. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Mr Enright has smoked cannabis for 20 years. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the drug was for personal use, not for sale or distribution. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Dec2025
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Cannabis ‘expert’ given final warning at Limerick Newcastle West court

    First report on this case. It gives the 38-year-old's name and address, the €8,000 value of the plants, the defence's personal-use claim, and the adjournment to 13 February 2026. The article gives no incident date.

    accused, Simon Enright, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Simon Enright