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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11112Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 3 Feb 2026

Man accused of drugs for sale or supply at Portarlington shop, Laois

Kevin Dunne (42) of 44 Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, was accused of having drugs for sale or supply at R420 Supplies on Main Street, Portarlington, and at his home address on February 3, 2026. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Detective Garda Pat Camon said he made no comment after caution, directions were awaited, and there were no objections to bail subject to conditions. The case was reported on February 6, 2026. Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on June 15.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The accused is accused of having drugs for sale or supply.
Where
  • The alleged offence at the shop took place at R420 Supplies, Main Street, Portarlington.
  • The accused lives at 44 Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, and the same offence is alleged at his address.
When
The alleged offences are dated February 3, 2026.
Charges
A man named Kevin Dunne, aged 42, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at the shop and at his address.
Investigation
  • Kevin Dunne made no comment after caution, according to Detective Garda Pat Camon.
  • Directions are awaited in the case, and there were no objections to bail subject to conditions.
In court
  • Kevin Dunne appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and the case was reported on February 6, 2026.
  • Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on June 15.
Other details
Det Camon said it would take a sizeable amount of time to get DPP directions.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused lives at 44 Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe accused made no comment after caution. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationDirections are awaited in the case and there were no objections to bail subject to conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at R420 Supplies, Main Street, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of the same offence at his address on February 3, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on June 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherDet Camon said it would take a sizeable amount of time to get DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Feb2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man allegedly had drugs for sale or supply at Laois shop

    First report of the case: the accused's name, age, address, the Portarlington shop charge and the court adjournment to June 15.

    accused, Kevin Dunne, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Dunne