Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9935Attempted smuggling of drugs into prison · Co. Laois · 11 Sep 2025

Man accused of attempting to bring drugs into Portlaoise Prison

Craig Doyle, a 25-year-old man, is accused of attempting to bring drugs into Portlaoise Prison on Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois, on 11 September 2025, with the alleged value of the drugs put at €4,700. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported in an article dated 24 April 2026 and published 26 April 2026. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said a certificate of analysis would be needed and requested a lengthy adjournment. Judge Susan Fay remanded him on bail in his absence and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 28 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Craig Doyle, a man aged 25, is accused of attempting to bring drugs into Portlaoise Prison.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Portlaoise Prison, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 11 September 2025.
Other details
  • The alleged value of the drugs is €4,700.
  • No plea, trial or sentence is reported in the articles.
Charges
He is charged with attempting to bring drugs into Portlaoise Prison.
In court
  • The court appearance was reported in an article dated 24 April 2026 and published 26 April 2026.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested a lengthy adjournment.
  • Judge Susan Fay remanded him on bail in his absence.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 28 September.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said a certificate of analysis would be needed.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Portlaoise Prison on Dublin Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 11 September 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with attempting to bring drugs into Portlaoise Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA certificate of analysis would be needed, and a lengthy adjournment was requested. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the man on bail in his absence and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 28 September. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe alleged value of the drugs is €4,700. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Apr2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of trying to smuggle drugs into Portlaoise Prison

    Reports the court appearance of Craig Doyle, with the alleged value of the drugs (€4,700) and the adjournment to 28 September. No existing case matches this named accused.

    accused, Craig Doyle, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Craig Doyle