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Case No. 21592Possession of cannabis · Co. Longford · 22 Jan 2021

Longford woman sentenced for possession of cannabis

On 22 January 2021, cannabis with an estimated value of €300 was found beside Deborah Kilduff's bed during a search at her home in Longford on foot of a search warrant. She pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis at Longford District Court in April 2023. Judge Bernadette Owens fined her €250 and made a destruction order for the drugs. Her solicitor John Quinn cited two recent bereavements and depression in mitigation.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Cannabis with an estimated value of €300 was found beside the suspect's bed.
Where
The search was carried out at 5 Congress Terrace, St Michael's Road, Longford.
When
The search took place on 22 January 2021.
Cause
The drugs were found on foot of a search warrant.
Investigation
Inspector Declan McGlynn prosecuted for the State.
Charges
Deborah Kilduff was charged with possession of cannabis.
In court
She pleaded guilty at Longford District Court in April 2023.
Sentence
  • Judge Bernadette Owens fined her €250.
  • A destruction order was made for the drugs.
Other details
  • Her solicitor John Quinn cited two recent bereavements and depression in mitigation.
  • She was described as a young widow of predominantly modest means.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe search at her home took place on 22 January 2021 (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs were found on foot of a search warrant (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens fined her €250 (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceA destruction order was made for the drugs (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor John Quinn said she had suffered two relatively recent bereavements (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherShe was taking medication for depression (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherShe was described as a young widow of predominantly modest means (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Apr2023
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford woman found with drugs beside bed is fined

    Reports the sentencing: Deborah Kilduff pleaded guilty to possession of €300 worth of cannabis found beside her bed during a search on 22 January 2021, and was convicted and fined €250 with a destruction order for the drugs. Defence cited two recent bereavements and depression.

    convicted, Deborah Kilduff, female, named, irish (judged from name)Deborah Kilduff