Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13645Possession of cocaine · Co. Longford

Longford man caught with cocaine has case adjourned for poor box contribution

Gary Keena of Longford was stopped and searched by gardaí on Connaught Road, Longford, and a small quantity of cocaine valued at €50 was found on him. He pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine at Longford District Court on June 3, 2024. The court heard in May 2025 that his solicitor would bring €350 to the court poor box, and Judge Bernadette Owens adjourned the case until September 16. The judge indicated she would strike out the matter if he paid the money and stayed law-abiding.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gary Keena of 14 St Michael's Court, Longford, was found with a small quantity of cocaine valued at €50.
Where
Gardaí stopped and searched Gary Keena on Connaught Road, Longford.
When
The articles do not state when the cocaine was found; one gives the publication date as 25 May 2025 and the source listing as 23 May 2025.
Investigation
Garda David Conroy was on patrol when he stopped and searched Gary Keena, as stated by Sergeant Mark Mahon in court.
Charges
Gary Keena was dealt with for possession of cocaine.
In court
  • Gary Keena pleaded guilty to the offence at Longford District Court on June 3, 2024.
  • His solicitor said Gary Keena would come to court with €350 for the court poor box.
  • Judge Bernadette Owens adjourned the case until September 16.
Sentence
The judge indicated she would strike out the matter if Gary Keena paid the money and stayed law-abiding.
Other details
  • Gary Keena had 13 previous convictions, none for drugs offences.
  • Sergeant Mark Mahon said Mr Keena had a good attitude.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA small quantity of cocaine valued at €50 was found on Gary Keena. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí stopped and searched Gary Keena on Connaught Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtGary Keena pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to the offence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said Gary Keena would come to court with €350 for the court poor box. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens adjourned the case until September 16. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge indicated she would strike out the matter if he paid the money and stayed law-abiding. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 13 previous convictions but none for drugs offences. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 May2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man was caught with a small quantity of drugs

    Reports the guilty plea, the €50 cocaine find on Connaught Road, and the adjournment to September 16 with a possible strike-out if a poor box payment is made. The article does not state when the drugs were found.

    accused, Gary Keena, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary Keena