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Case No. 14651Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Longford · 23 May 2023

Longford man pleads guilty to cannabis possession and sale or supply charge after Garda search

A Garda search operation in Longford led to charges against Trevor Kelly (41), of 16 Ardeevan, Longford, over cannabis linked to his home address on 23 May 2023. In early February 2025 he first appeared in the District Court before Judge Bernadette Owens, then was arraigned at Longford Circuit Criminal Court, where he pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply and to simple possession on the same date and at the same location. His counsel said he has no previous convictions and a full employment history. He was released on bail and the case was adjourned, with sentencing due at Longford Circuit Court on 7 May 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Feb
  5. Convicted5 Feb
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Trevor Kelly, a 41-year-old man, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply.
Where
Kelly lives at 16 Ardeevan, Longford, and the offence took place at his home address.
When
The offence occurred on 23 May 2023.
Investigation
The charges followed a Garda search operation in Longford.
Charges
Kelly also pleaded guilty to simple possession of cannabis on the same date and at the same location.
In court
  • Kelly first appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens in the District Court, then was arraigned at Longford Circuit Criminal Court at the sitting in the week before 9 February 2025.
  • Sergeant Enda Daly said the DPP consented to the matter being sent forward to Longford Circuit Court.
  • Kelly was released on bail and the case was adjourned for sentencing.
Other details
Defence counsel said Kelly has no previous convictions and a full employment history.
Sentence
Sentencing is set for 7 May 2025 at Longford Circuit Court.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTrevor Kelly pleaded guilty to being in possession of drugs for sale or supply following a Garda search operation in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatA man pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereKelly lives at 16 Ardeevan, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at the accused's home address. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred at Kelly's home address on 23 May 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 23 May 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe charges followed a Garda search operation in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKelly admitted having cannabis for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKelly also pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis on the same date and at the same location. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis on the same date and at the same location. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtKelly was arraigned at the Longford Circuit Criminal Court sitting the previous week. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtKelly first appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens in the District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtKelly was remanded on bail for sentencing on 7 May 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe was arraigned at Longford Circuit Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHis counsel said he has no previous convictions and a full employment history. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe was released on bail and the case was adjourned for sentencing to 7 May 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said Kelly has no previous convictions and a full employment history. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Feb2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man pleads guilty to cannabis possesion following Garda search

    Guilty plea at Longford Circuit Criminal Court, following a Garda search. Sentencing hearing set for 7 May 2025. Article is dated 9 February 2025 and was written by a reporter named Trevor Quinn, who is not a party to the case.

    convicted, Trevor Kelly, male, named, irish (judged from name)Trevor Kelly
  2. 5 Feb2025
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Longford man who pleaded guilty to cannabis possession facing sentence hearing

    Adds that Kelly pleaded guilty at Longford Circuit Criminal Court, was also charged with simple cannabis possession on the same date, has no previous convictions, and is due for sentencing on 7 May 2025.

    convicted, Trevor Kelly, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Trevor Kelly