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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11276Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 21 Dec 2025

Man accused of drugs for sale or supply at Hinds Square, Portlaoise, Laois

A 30-year-old man, Jason Grennan, is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at Hinds Square, Portlaoise, on December 21, 2025. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes requested an eight-week adjournment for DPP directions and Judge Susan Fay granted legal aid. The case was reported on January 31, 2026, and it was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on March 23, with no sentence reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A man appeared in court accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Hinds Square, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged offence is dated December 21, 2025.
Charges
Jason Grennan (30) is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court and reported on January 31, 2026.
  • Solicitor Josphine Fitzpatrick requested legal aid, and Judge Susan Fay granted it.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on March 23.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes requested an eight-week adjournment for DPP directions.
Other details
The solicitor said her client was unemployed.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man appeared in court accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence happened at Hinds Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence happened on December 21, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant Jason Hughes requested an eight-week adjournment for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeJason Grennan is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay granted legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on March 23. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said her client was unemployed. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise

    First report of the charge against Jason Grennan. It gives the location, the court appearance, the eight-week adjournment for DPP directions, legal aid being granted, and the next court date of March 23.

    accused, Jason Grennan, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Grennan