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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10566Attempted smuggling of drugs into prison · Co. Laois · 15 Nov 2025

Man accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Portlaoise Prison

Eoin Wilton (27), a man of Saul Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12, is accused of attempting to bring three types of drugs into Portlaoise Prison in Laois on November 15, 2025. He first appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and the case was reported on March 9, 2026. Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on March 16 for a plea or a date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Eoin Wilton is accused of attempting to bring three types of drugs into Portlaoise Prison.
Where
The alleged offence concerns Portlaoise Prison in County Laois.
When
The alleged attempt took place on November 15, 2025.
Other details
  • Eoin Wilton is a man aged 27 who is listed as living on Saul Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12.
  • Defence counsel Anne Doyle BL asked that disclosure be sent to the office of Niall O’Connor Solicitors.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and the case was reported on March 9, 2026.
  • Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on March 16 for a plea or a date.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said gardaí would send on what they had.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence concerns Portlaoise Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged attempt took place on November 15, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said gardaí would send on what they had. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeEoin Wilton is accused of attempting to bring three types of drugs into Portlaoise Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on March 16 for a plea or a date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel asked that disclosure be sent to the office of Niall O’Connor Solicitors. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Mar2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Laois prison

    Reports the first court appearance of Eoin Wilton, the alleged offence date, and the adjournment to March 16. No existing case matches.

    accused, Eoin Wilton, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eoin Wilton