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Case No. 13697Possession of a controlled drug · Co. Donegal · 26 Nov 2023

Letterkenny MMA fighter in court over cannabis possession charge

Jordan Furey, a 25-year-old professional mixed martial artist from Letterkenny, Donegal, was charged in connection with an incident at Voodoo Venue, Letterkenny, on 26 November 2023. After his arrest he was searched at Letterkenny Garda Station, where €40 worth of cannabis was found. An assault charge against him was struck out after compensation was paid to the victim. At Letterkenny District Court, reported on 20 May 2025, he pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, and his solicitor told the court he has no previous convictions. The judge said he could avoid a conviction if he pays €150 to Donegal Hospice by July, and set a default order of a conviction and a €200 fine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Jordan Furey, a 25-year-old professional mixed martial artist from Letterkenny, appeared in court on a drugs charge.
Where
The incident related to Voodoo Venue, Letterkenny, County Donegal.
When
The incident occurred on 26 November 2023.
Investigation
After his arrest, Furey was searched at Letterkenny Garda Station and €40 worth of cannabis was found.
Charges
  • An assault charge against Furey was struck out after compensation was paid to the victim.
  • Furey pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug, contrary to section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977.
In court
  • The case was heard at Letterkenny District Court, and reported on 20 May 2025.
  • Furey's solicitor told the court he has no previous convictions.
Sentence
  • The judge said Furey could avoid a conviction if he paid €150 to Donegal Hospice by July.
  • The judge set a default order of a conviction and a €200 fine.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe struck-out assault related to an incident at Voodoo Venue, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident in the drugs charge occurred on 26 November 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAfter his arrest, Furey was searched at Letterkenny Garda Station and €40 worth of cannabis was found. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeAn assault charge against Furey was struck out after compensation was paid to the victim. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeFurey is pleading guilty to possession of a controlled drug, contrary to section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtFurey's solicitor told the court he has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said Furey could avoid a conviction if he paid €150 to Donegal Hospice by July. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceA default order of a conviction and a €200 fine was set by the judge. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 May2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Letterkenny mixed martial arts fighter in court on drugs charge

    Reports the court appearance, the struck-out assault charge, the guilty plea to a section 3 Misuse of Drugs Act possession charge, and the judge's option to avoid conviction by paying €150 to Donegal Hospice by July.

    accused, Jordan Furey, 25, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Furey