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Case No. 14047Possession of cannabis · Co. Longford · 5 Aug 2024

Longford man fined for cannabis possession

Gardaí searched Conor Shanley (26), a man of Ballymackeegan, Longford, at St Michael's Road, Longford, at 4:45pm on Monday, August 5, 2024, and found him in possession of a small quantity of cannabis. He was charged with being unlawfully in possession of cannabis. At Longford District Court, Judge Bernadette Owens recorded a conviction and imposed a €250 fine, with five months to pay. The sentencing was reported in April 2025 (the tracker lists April 4, the article April 5).

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Conor Shanley, a man aged 26, was found in possession of a small quantity of cannabis when searched by gardaí.
Where
The search took place at St Michael's Road, Longford.
When
The search took place on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:45pm.
Investigation
Sergeant Mark Mahon said the defendant cooperated fully with gardaí and immediately admitted ownership of the drug.
Charges
Conor Shanley was charged with being unlawfully in possession of cannabis.
In court
The case was heard at Longford District Court, where the court heard Mr Shanley had seven previous convictions, two of which were for simple possession.
Sentence
  • Judge Bernadette Owens recorded a conviction and imposed a fine of €250.
  • The defendant was given five months to pay the fine.
Other details
  • His solicitor said Shanley was going through a bad spell at the time.
  • The sentencing was reported by the Longford Leader on April 4, 2025 according to the tracker entry and on April 5, 2025 according to the article's publication date.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatConor Shanley was in possession of a small quantity of cannabis when searched by gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe cannabis possession took place at St Michael's Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:45pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant cooperated fully with gardaí and immediately admitted ownership of the drug. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeConor Shanley was charged with being unlawfully in possession of cannabis. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtConor Shanley had seven previous convictions, two of which were for simple possession. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens recorded a conviction and imposed a fine of €250. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was given five months to pay the fine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said Shanley was going through a bad spell at the time. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Apr2025
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Searched by Gardaí: Longford man fined for possession of cannabis

    Court report of the sentencing; the article gives the search time, the defendant's previous convictions, his solicitor's mitigation and the fine.

    convicted, Conor Shanley, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Shanley