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Case No. 29876Possession of drugs (cocaine) · Co. Longford · 30 Jul 2020

Longford man sentenced for cocaine possession

Kielan McDonagh, a 32-year-old construction worker, was found with €70 of cocaine in a car park beside Longford County Council headquarters on 30 July 2020. He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession at Longford District Court in September 2021, where he defended himself. Judge Marie Keane fined him €250, directed the payment to Irish Guide Dogs, and struck out the case to preserve his unsullied criminal record.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced30 Sep
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
He was found with €70 of cocaine.
Where
The cocaine was found in a car park beside Longford County Council headquarters at Great Water Street, Longford.
When
The incident occurred on 30 July 2020 shortly before 6pm.
Charges
Kielan McDonagh pleaded guilty to cocaine possession.
In court
The case was heard at Longford District Court before Judge Marie Keane in September 2021.
Sentence
Judge Keane issued a €250 fine directed to Irish Guide Dogs and struck out the case to preserve his unsullied criminal record.
Other details
  • The accused admitted the cocaine was for his own personal use.
  • McDonagh defended himself in court.
  • Judge Keane warned McDonagh that continued drug use would kill him.
  • McDonagh described himself as a construction worker.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was found with €70 of cocaine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatMcDonagh handed over a bag of cocaine valued at €70. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe cocaine was found in a car park beside Longford County Council headquarters at Great Water Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 30 July 2020. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenGarda Brian Carroll stopped the accused shortly before 6pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKielan McDonagh pleaded guilty to cocaine possession. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Marie Keane issued a €250 fine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe case was struck out to allow McDonagh to maintain his unsullied criminal record. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe €250 fine was directed to be given to the Irish Guide Dogs charity. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused admitted the cocaine was for his own personal use. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh defended himself in court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherJudge Keane warned McDonagh that continued drug use would kill him. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh had only €150 with him and went to a nearby ATM to withdraw the remaining €100. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh told the judge he was sorry and it would not happen again. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMcDonagh described himself as a construction worker. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Sep2021
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    ‘Sound, thanks’ says Longford man after being told drugs will kill him

    Reports the sentencing hearing at Longford District Court where McDonagh pleaded guilty, was fined €250, and gave the flippant 'Sound, thanks' reply to the judge's warning that continued drug use would kill him.

    accused, Kielan McDonagh, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kielan McDonagh