Ireland Man (42) given suspended sentence over cannabis for sale or supply, Longford
Mark Keane (42) of Corboy, Edgeworthstown, was arrested after gardaí searched a premises under warrant at Ballynagoshen, Edgeworthstown, and found cannabis worth €14,369. The offence occurred on 25 September 2024 at Corboy, Edgeworthstown. He pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply at Longford District Court. The latest development, reported in February 2026, is that Judge Dunphy imposed a two and a half year prison sentence, suspended for three years, with Probation Service supervision for three years.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced24 Feb
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Mark Keane, 42, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply.
- Cannabis worth €14,369 was seized, and cocaine valued at €11 was found on the defendant.
- A bedroom had been set up for cannabis cultivation.
- Where
- The offence happened at Corboy, Edgeworthstown.
- Gardaí searched a premises under warrant at Ballynagoshen, Edgeworthstown.
- When
- The offence occurred on 25 September 2024.
- Investigation
- The property was empty when gardaí arrived, and they gained entry.
- The defendant was arrested and made full admissions.
- In court
- Mr Keane pleaded guilty at Longford District Court.
- Sentence
- Judge Dunphy imposed a two and a half year prison sentence, suspended for three years.
- The defendant was placed under Probation Service supervision for three years.
- Other details
- The defendant had two previous convictions and had been renting the property for €900 per month.
- The photo caption names Cosmin Pavalean of Auburn Lodge, Prospect Woods, Longford, while the body text names Mark Keane of Corboy, Edgeworthstown; this record follows the body text.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMark Keane pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatCannabis worth €14,369 was seized. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA bedroom was set up for cannabis cultivation. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA small amount of cocaine valued at €11 was also found on the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe offence happened at Corboy, Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereGardaí searched a premises under warrant at Ballynagoshen, Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offence occurred on 25 September 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe property was empty when gardaí arrived, and they gained entry. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe defendant was arrested and made full admissions. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMr Keane pleaded guilty at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Dunphy imposed a two and a half year prison sentence, suspended for three years. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe defendant was placed under Probation Service supervision for three years. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defendant had two previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defendant had been renting the property for €900 per month. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Feb2026Longford man caught with over €14,000 of drugs avoids immediate prison term
Sentencing report for an incident in September 2024 at Corboy, Edgeworthstown. The photo caption names Cosmin Pavalean, but the body text consistently names Mark Keane as the defendant, so the record follows the body text. No existing case matches.
convicted, Mark Keane, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Keane