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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13988Burglary and drug offence (cocaine for sale or supply) · Co. Laois

Man accused of burglary and cocaine offence in Laois

Bernie Cawley (22), of Ballinasloe, Galway, is accused of burglary by entering a building known as The Hideout at Clonanny, Portarlington, on March 3, and of having cocaine for sale or supply at Portlaoise Garda Station on May 17. The sources give no year for these dates. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where his solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, requested disclosure and said his client was not seeking bail. Judge Susan Fay remanded him in custody and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on April 14, the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Bernie Cawley, aged 22, is accused of burglary.
Where
  • The burglary is alleged to have been at a building known as The Hideout at Clonanny, Portarlington.
  • The cocaine offence is alleged to have taken place at Portlaoise Garda Station.
When
  • The burglary is alleged to have taken place on March 3.
  • The cocaine offence is alleged to have taken place on May 17.
Charges
He is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply.
Other details
  • The sources give no year for the alleged dates.
  • Cawley is listed as being of 2 River View, Ballinasloe, Galway.
  • The court report was published on 11 April 2025.
In court
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • His solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, requested disclosure and said his client was not seeking bail.
  • Judge Susan Fay remanded him in custody.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on April 14.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBernie Cawley is accused of burglary by entering a building known as The Hideout at Clonanny, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe burglary was at The Hideout at Clonanny, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary is alleged to have taken place on March 3. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe cocaine offence is alleged to have taken place on May 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of having cocaine for sale or supply at Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, requested disclosure and said his client was not seeking bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay remanded the defendant in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on April 14. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Apr2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of burglary and drug possession in Laois

    Court appearance report for an accused man charged with burglary and cocaine for sale or supply. The article gives no year for the dates. He was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned to 14 April.

    accused, Bernie Cawley, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bernie Cawley