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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8592Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 17 Jun 2026

Man accused of possessing drugs for sale in Portlaoise

Gearoid Duffe (37) of Maryborough, Portlaoise, is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at his home address and at an address on Rockview Drive, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, on June 17, 2026. Garda information values the drugs at €8,000, and the valuation is subject to analysis. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, which was reported on July 16, 2026, and was remanded on bail. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on November 3 for DPP directions and to consider jurisdiction.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Other details
The accused is Gearoid Duffe, aged 37, whose address is given as 367 Market Mews, Maryborough, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged offences took place on June 17, 2026.
Where
The alleged offences involved his address at 367 Market Mews and an address at Rockview Drive, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, in County Laois.
What happened
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court the drugs were allegedly valued at €8,000, according to what he had been told.
Charges
  • He is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at his address at Market Mews.
  • He is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at an address on Rockview Drive, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
  • There are four charges before the court.
Investigation
The valuation of the drugs is subject to analysis, and a file must be sent to the DPP.
In court
  • He appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, reported on July 16, 2026.
  • The judge remanded him on bail and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on November 3.
  • The adjourned hearing is to obtain DPP directions and to consider jurisdiction.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe drugs were allegedly valued at €8,000, according to Garda information. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused gave his address as 367 Market Mews, Maryborough, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on June 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA file must be sent to the DPP about the matter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe valuation of the drugs is subject to analysis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at an address at Rockview Drive, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThere are four charges before the court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded him on bail and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on November 3. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe adjourned hearing is for DPP directions and to consider jurisdiction. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jul2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly had drugs valued at €8,000 in Portlaoise

    Court report on Portlaoise District Court appearance. Adds the names of the two addresses, the four charges, the alleged €8,000 value, and the adjournment to November 3 for DPP directions. No matching existing case.

    accused, Gearoid Duffe, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gearoid Duffe