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Case No. 21872Possession of cannabis · Co. Longford · 22 Oct 2021

Longford man fined €400 for cannabis possession

Martin McDonagh, 34, of 2 Congress Terrace, Longford, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis worth €1,050 found in a bin shed at his home on 22 October 2021 and was fined €400 at Longford District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Mar
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe overall drugs found at the property were worth €1,050. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereHis address is 2 Congress Terrace, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis on 22 October 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeA Section 15 sale and supply charge was withdrawn. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard before Judge Vincent Deane at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe maximum fine the judge could impose was €500. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €400. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given six months to pay the fine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMartin McDonagh is 34 years old. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDefence barrister Niall Flynn BL represented him. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe suffers from depression. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe was expecting to become a father for a fourth time. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge described the incident as being at the upper end when considering sentence. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2023
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man fined after drugs found in bin

    Reports the sentencing: Judge Vincent Deane imposed a €400 fine with six months to pay after McDonagh pleaded guilty; a Section 15 sale and supply charge was withdrawn.

    convicted, Martin McDonagh, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin McDonagh