Ireland Man accused of drug trafficking in Laois sent forward to Circuit Court
Thomas Ryan (40), a man, is accused of facilitating drug trafficking and possessing drugs valued at over €13,000 at Srah Cottage, Rathdowney, Laois, on October 25, 2025. He is further charged with possessing drugs for sale or supply at Kilnaseer, Rathdowney, on October 28, 2025, and the drugs are alleged to have an indicative value of €8,120,000. Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise Courthouse, and the DPP directed that he be sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court. Judge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning, sent the case forward and said he was entitled to legal aid and two counsel. The latest development is that the case is set for the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on July 28 at 10am.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Thomas Ryan is accused of facilitating drug trafficking and possessing drugs valued at over €13,000.
- He is accused of having drugs valued at €8.1 million, with an indicative value of €8,120,000.
- Where
- The drug possession charge relates to Srah Cottage, Rathdowney, Laois.
- When
- The first alleged offence took place on October 25, 2025.
- Charges
- He is further charged with possessing drugs for sale or supply at Kilnaseer, Rathdowney, on October 28, 2025.
- The book of evidence contains four charges.
- Investigation
- Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise Courthouse.
- In court
- The DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on July 28 at 10am.
- The accused had no legal representation in court.
- Judge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward to the Circuit Court.
- Other details
- Judge Cody said the accused was entitled to legal aid and two counsel, given the seriousness of the charges.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThomas Ryan is accused of facilitating drug trafficking and possessing drugs valued at over €13,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatA book of evidence was served on the accused, who is accused of having drugs valued at €8.1 million. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe indicative value of the drugs was allegedly €8,120,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe drug possession charge relates to Srah Cottage, Rathdowney. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe first alleged offence took place on October 25 last. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise Courthouse. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is further charged with possessing drugs for sale or supply at Kilnaseer, Rathdowney on October 28, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThere were four charges in the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on July 28 at 10am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused had no legal representation in court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward to the Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherJudge Cody said the accused was entitled to legal aid and two counsel, given the seriousness of the charges. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jul2026Man allegedly had drugs valued at €8.1 million in Laois
First report on this case. It gives the charges, the alleged drug value of €8,120,000, the Circuit Court date of July 28, and the court's alibi warning and legal aid comments.
accused, Thomas Ryan, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Ryan