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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 12499Cannabis herb possession · Co. Longford

Longford man arrested on bench warrant appears in court over cannabis possession

Bobby Kelly, accused of cannabis herb possession, was arrested on a bench warrant after failing to appear at Longford District Court on 16 September. He was remanded on continuing bail until 4 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereKelly is from Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenKelly failed to appear before Longford District Court on 16 September. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationKelly was arrested on foot of a bench warrant before a court sitting. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGarda Anthony Scanlon executed the warrant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKelly is accused of cannabis herb possession. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtKelly was brought before Judge Bernadette Owens. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtSergeant Enda Daly did not object to bail. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe court remanded Kelly on continuing bail on his own bond of €200 until 4 November. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Oct2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man who was arrested on foot of bench warrant appears in court

    Reports the arrest on a bench warrant for failing to appear, and the remand on bail until 4 November. Case first reported in the court sitting.

    accused, Bobby Kelly, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bobby Kelly