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Case No. 15377Drug offences (cannabis for sale or supply) · Co. Laois · 24 Apr 2024

Man accused of cannabis for sale or supply in Ross, Laois

Sean Moore (53) of Ross, Rathdowney, Laois, is accused of cannabis for sale or supply at Ross Upper on 24 April 2024. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on 25 November 2024, where a garda sergeant said the alleged sum is very large and directions are not yet available. The solicitor asked that the case be marked peremptory, and the judge remanded the accused on continuing bail. The latest development is the adjournment of the case to Portlaoise District Court on 10 March 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Sean Moore (53) is accused of cannabis for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Ross Upper, Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 24 April 2024.
Investigation
A garda sergeant told the court the alleged sum involved is very large and directions are not yet available.
Charges
The accused is accused of cannabis for sale or supply.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on 25 November 2024.
  • A garda sergeant suggested the case be put back until April 2025.
  • Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald asked that the case be marked peremptory and suggested it could go to February.
  • The judge remanded the accused on continuing bail.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 10 March 2025.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Ross Upper. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 24 April (2024). (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant told the court the alleged sum involved is very large and directions are not yet available. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeSean Moore is accused of cannabis for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda sergeant suggested the case be put back until April 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor asked that the case be marked peremptory. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused on continuing bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 10 March 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Nov2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly had “very large sum” of drugs in Laois

    First report of the case. It adds the accused's name, age and home town, the court appearance, a garda comment that the alleged sum is very large, and the adjournment to 10 March 2025.

    accused, Sean Moore, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Moore