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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10295Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Limerick · 3 Jan 2023

Limerick man given fully suspended sentence over drugs for sale or supply

Darragh O'Toole, also known as Dara, of Annadale, Bagnall Terrace, Limerick, was found with cocaine and other drug-related items worth more than €10,000 in two separate incidents, on 3 January 2023 and 2 August 2023. He appeared before Limerick Circuit Court on two charges of possession of drugs for sale or supply, and the judge imposed a total of three and a half years. That sentence was suspended in full for three and a half years on conditions including rehab and support groups, with release on a €100 bond. The sentencing was reported on 27 March 2026 in the article metadata and 28 March 2026 in the article text.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced27 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
Darragh O'Toole, also known as Dara, of Annadale, Bagnall Terrace, Limerick, was found with more than €10,000 of drugs, paraphernalia, deal bags and cash.
When
On 3 January 2023 he was found to be in possession of cocaine worth €8,610.84, drug paraphernalia and €830 in cash.
Investigation
  • On 2 August 2023 an intelligence-led garda operation seized cocaine worth more than €1,500, a mobile phone and plastic deal bags.
  • When arrested he did not admit selling cocaine but said he had gambling and drug addiction issues.
Charges
He appeared before Limerick Circuit Court on two separate charges of possession of drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • The judge said he was still young and accepted he was in the throes of his own addiction at the time.
  • The court heard he has strong family support and has engaged with the Tabor group for his addiction issues.
  • The judge said the amount of drugs and the paraphernalia were both aggravating factors.
Cause
The court heard he immediately took responsibility and had drug debts and addiction issues.
Sentence
  • The judge imposed two and a half years for the first offence, possession for sale or supply worth more than €8,600.
  • The judge imposed 18 months for the second offence, reduced to 12 months, making a total of three and a half years.
  • The total of three and a half years was suspended in full for three and a half years, with conditions including rehab and attending support groups.
  • He was released on his own bond of €100 and must keep the peace and be of good behaviour during the suspended sentence.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was found with more than €10,000 of drugs, paraphernalia, deal bags and cash. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatOn 3 January 2023 he was found to be in possession of cocaine worth €8,610.84, with drug paraphernalia and €830 in cash. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatOn 2 August 2023 an intelligence-led garda operation seized cocaine worth more than €1,500, a mobile phone and plastic deal bags. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe appeared before Limerick Circuit Court on two separate charges of possession of drugs for sale or supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said he was still young and accepted he was in the throes of his own addiction at the time. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed two and a half years for the first offence, of possession for sale or supply worth more than €8,600. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed 18 months for the second offence, reduced to 12 months. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe total of three and a half years was suspended in full on conditions including rehab and attending support groups for three and a half years. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was released on his own bond of €100 and must keep the peace and be of good behaviour during the suspended sentence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherWhen arrested he did not admit selling cocaine but said he had gambling and drug addiction issues. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe court heard he immediately took responsibility and said he had drug debts and addiction issues. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe court heard he has strong family support and has engaged with the Tabor group for his addiction issues. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the amount of drugs and the paraphernalia were both aggravating factors. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Mar2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man convicted of having more than €10k of drugs was "in the throes of addiction"

    Reports the sentencing of Darragh O'Toole at Limerick Circuit Court. The two offences were on 3 January 2023 and 2 August 2023; the incident_date given is the first. No existing case matches.

    convicted, Darragh O'Toole, 27, named, irish (judged from name)Darragh O'Toole