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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11041Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois

Man accused of having drugs for sale in shop in Portarlington

Kevin Dunne (42), of Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at R420 Supplies on Main Street, Portarlington, and at his address on 3 February 2026. He appeared at Portlaoise District Court, where Detective Garda Pat Camon said he made no comment after caution. There were no objections to bail, subject to conditions, and directions in the case are awaited. 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 court12 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Kevin Dunne (42), of Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply.
Charges
The offence charged is having drugs for sale or supply.
Where
The shop offence is alleged to have taken place at R420 Supplies, Main Street, Portarlington.
When
  • The same offence is alleged to have taken place at his address on 3 February 2026.
  • The court sitting was reported as published on 13 February 2026 in one version and dated 12 February 2026 in the archive.
In court
  • The case was heard at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
  • There were no objections to bail, subject to conditions.
  • Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on June 15.
Investigation
  • Detective Garda Pat Camon told the court the accused made no comment after caution.
  • Directions in the case are awaited.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe shop offence is alleged to have taken place at R420 Supplies, Main Street, Portarlington. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe same offence is alleged at his address on February 3, 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe accused made no comment after caution. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationDirections in the case are awaited. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeKevin Dunne is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at a shop in Portarlington. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThere were no objections to bail, subject to conditions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on June 15. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 12 Feb2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man accused of having drugs for sale in shop in Portarlington

    Adds the court appearance, the accused's name and age, the charge details, the address offence date of 3 February 2026, the bail position and the adjournment to June 15.

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