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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11704Possession of cannabis · Co. Donegal

Letterkenny man fined for cannabis possession

Martin McDonagh, 22, of Letterkenny was convicted at Letterkenny District Court of two charges of possessing cannabis and fined €100 on each. He was given three months to pay.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Dec
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Letterkenny man was found in possession of cannabis on two occasions. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe amounts of cannabis were €20 and €40. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe charges related to offences at his home at Solomons Hill, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charges related to October 24, 2024 and May 27, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Emile Daly convicted him and fined him €100. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given three months to pay the fine. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHe has 17 previous convictions, including one for possession of drugs. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said the amounts were small and for personal use. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Dec2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Letterkenny man caught with cannabis is fined in court

    Court report on two cannabis possession charges at Solomons Hill, Letterkenny, dated October 2024 and May 2025. The existing case 10841 concerns a different Martin McDonagh, aged 37, from Longford, so it is not linked.

    convicted, Martin McDonagh, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin McDonagh