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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10968Drugs possession; possession for sale or supply; impeding a garda · Co. Offaly · 14 May 2025

Man accused of Birr drugs charges has evidence disclosure ordered

Edward Kelly (49), of McAuley Drive, Birr, County Offaly, is accused of drugs offences alleged to have taken place on 14 May 2025 at Model School Road and Banagher Road in Birr. He is accused of possessing drugs, possessing a controlled drug for sale or supply to others, and impeding Garda Helen Colleran. At Tullamore District Court, reported on 24 January 2026, his solicitor, Patrick Martin, sought an adjournment so evidence could be disclosed to him, and Judge Andrew Cody ordered disclosure within three weeks. The latest development is that Kelly is due back at Tullamore District Court on 25 February, when he will either plead or a hearing date will be fixed, and no plea has been entered.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Edward Kelly (49) is accused of possessing drugs.
Where
  • Kelly has an address at McAuley Drive, Birr, County Offaly.
  • The alleged offences took place at Model School Road and Banagher Road in Birr.
When
The alleged drug possession took place on 14 May 2025.
Charges
  • Kelly is accused of possessing a controlled drug for sale or supply to others.
  • Kelly is accused of impeding Garda Helen Colleran.
In court
  • The case is before Tullamore District Court.
  • His solicitor, Patrick Martin, sought an adjournment so that evidence could be disclosed to Kelly.
  • Judge Andrew Cody ordered disclosure of evidence within three weeks.
  • No plea has been entered.
  • Kelly must return to Tullamore District Court on 25 February, when he will either plead or a hearing date will be fixed.
  • If a hearing is required, it will be held on 14 April.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused has an address in Birr, County Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged possession took place at Model School Road and Banagher Road in Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged drug possession was on 14 May 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeEdward Kelly is accused of possessing drugs. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeKelly is also accused of possessing a controlled drug for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged that Kelly impeded Garda Helen Colleran. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor sought an adjournment so evidence could be disclosed to the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure of evidence within three weeks. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtKelly must appear again at Tullamore District Court on 25 February, when he will either plead or a hearing date will be fixed. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtIf a hearing is required, it will be held on 14 April. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Feb2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Evidence must be disclosed to man on Offaly drugs charges

    Court report on the adjournment: the solicitor sought time for evidence disclosure, the judge ordered disclosure within three weeks, and Kelly is due back on 25 February to plead or have a hearing date fixed. A hearing, if needed, is set for 14 April. No plea has been entered in the article.

    accused, Edward Kelly, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Edward Kelly