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Case No. 9618Possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply · Co. Limerick · 1 Dec 2023

Limerick man jailed for possessing drugs for sale or supply

On 1 December 2023 gardaí searched the home of Shane Blackhall, 21, at Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick city, and found drugs stashed in his bedroom. Blackhall was questioned, accepted the drugs were his, and admitted possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale and supply. His barrister said he had entered a very early guilty plea, and the prosecution said he has 21 previous convictions, including one for the same offence. At Limerick District Court Judge Patricia Harney imposed eight weeks' imprisonment and made a destruction order for the drugs, as reported on 12 May 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 May
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Key facts

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What happened
Shane Blackhall, 21, of Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick city, was sentenced for possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply.
Where
The drugs were stashed in Blackhall's bedroom at his home in Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick city.
When
Gardaí searched Blackhall's home on 1 December 2023.
Investigation
Blackhall was questioned by gardaí and accepted the drugs were his.
Charges
Blackhall admitted possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale and supply.
In court
  • The sentencing took place at Limerick District Court and was reported on 12 May 2026.
  • Blackhall's barrister said he had entered a very early guilty plea and asked the court to consider leniency.
  • The prosecution said Blackhall has 21 previous convictions, including one for possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply.
Sentence
  • Judge Patricia Harney imposed eight weeks' imprisonment on Blackhall.
  • The judge made a destruction order for the drugs.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe drugs were stashed in Blackhall's bedroom at his home in Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí searched Blackhall's home on 1 December 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationBlackhall was questioned by gardaí and accepted the drugs were his. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeBlackhall admitted possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale and supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtBlackhall's barrister said he had entered a very early guilty plea. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution said Blackhall has 21 previous convictions, including one for possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Patricia Harney imposed eight weeks' imprisonment on Blackhall. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge made a destruction order for the drugs. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 May2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Barrister asks court to consider leniency for young man who stashed drugs in Limerick bedroom

    Court report on the sentencing of Shane Blackhall at Limerick District Court, with details of the drugs search, his admission and his previous convictions.

    convicted, Shane Blackhall, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Blackhall