Ireland Case No. 8213Possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Limerick · 22 Nov 2024
Limerick man to face trial over €70,000 cocaine possession charge
On 22 November 2024 Gardaí searched the home of Christopher (Christy) Keane, a 65-year-old man with an address at Singland Gardens, Limerick, and seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €70,000. Keane has been charged with possessing the cocaine for sale or supply, and the DPP has directed that he face trial on indictment before the Special Criminal Court. On 20 August 2026 he appeared by video-link from Limerick Prison at Limerick District Court, where the judge extended the time for serving the book of evidence, with his solicitor's consent. The latest development is that he was remanded in continuing custody on consent until 11 September 2026, when he is due to appear by video-link for service of the evidence book.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court20 Aug
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €70,000.
- Where
- Keane, aged 65, has an address at Singland Gardens, Limerick, and is originally from St Mary's Park in Limerick City.
- When
- The cocaine was found during a planned search of Keane's home under warrant on 22 November 2024.
- Charges
- Keane is charged with possessing cocaine with a street value of €70,000 for sale or supply under Section 15a of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- Keane is also charged with simple possession of the drug for sale or supply under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- One court report lists the charges as Section 15, Section 15(a) and Section 3 offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act, while another lists the Section 15(a) and Section 3 offences.
- Sentence
- The Section 15a charge carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 10 years on conviction.
- In court
- Keane appeared by video-link on 20 August 2026 at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court, from Limerick Prison where he is on remand.
- The DPP has directed that Keane stand trial on indictment before the Special Criminal Court, as heard by Judge Catherine Ryan.
- The judge granted the State's application to extend the time for serving the book of evidence, with the consent of Keane's solicitor.
- Keane was remanded in continuing custody on consent until 11 September 2026, to appear by video-link for service of the evidence book.
- Investigation
- Gardaí said the book of evidence was almost complete and sought a three-week adjournment, and the book of evidence is still being prepared.
- Other details
- A co-accused, not named in court, is due to appear before the same court on the same date.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí seized suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €70,000. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatChristy Keane is charged with possessing cocaine with a street value of €70,000 for sale or supply. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereKeane has an address at Singland Gardens, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereKeane is originally from St Mary's Park in Limerick City and has an address at Singland Gardens. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe charges relate to drugs seized on 22 November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe cocaine was found during a planned search of Keane's home on 22 November 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí searched Keane's home address under warrant. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí said the book of evidence was almost complete and asked for a three-week adjournment. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeKeane was charged with Section 15, Section 15 (a) and Section 3 offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeKeane is also charged with simple possession of the drug for sale or supply. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtKeane appeared via video-link at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtKeane is to stand trial on indictment before the Special Criminal Court. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe book of evidence is still being prepared, and the judge has granted an extension. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtKeane will next appear before Limerick District Court via video-link. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtKeane appeared before Limerick District Court by video-link from Limerick Prison, where he is on remand. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe DPP has directed that Keane face trial on indictment before the Special Criminal Court. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe judge granted the State's application to extend the time for serving the book of evidence, with the consent of Keane's solicitor. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtKeane was remanded in continuing custody to appear by video-link on 11 September for service of the evidence book. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceKeane was remanded in custody on consent until 11 September. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe main charge carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 10 years on conviction. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherA co-accused, not named in court, is due to appear before the same court on the same date. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Aug2026Limerick man to face trial on charge of possessing €70,000 cocaine for sale or supply
Court report on the book of evidence extension and remand. Adds the charges, the Special Criminal Court direction, and the search date of 22 November 2024.
accused, Christy Keane, 65, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christy Keane - 20 Aug2026Christy Keane appears at Limerick District Court on drugs charges
First report of this case. Adds the court appearance on 20 August 2026, the remand in custody, the charges, and the trial venue.
accused, CHRISTOPHER (Christy) Keane, male, named, irish (judged from name)CHRISTOPHER (Christy) Keane