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Case No. 13622Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 11 Oct 2023

Man accused of possessing drugs worth over €13,000 in Laois

James 'Seamus' Brophy, a 49-year-old man of Lough, Portarlington, is accused of possessing drugs valued at over €13,000 and of possessing drugs for sale or supply at Botley Lane, Portarlington, on October 11, 2023. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence that he had no fixed abode and Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said there were three charges. The case was reported on May 28, 2025, when legal aid for one counsel was granted. The latest development is that he was remanded on bail and sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on June 18.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of possessing drugs valued at over €13,000 and of possessing drugs for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offences took place at Botley Lane, Portarlington, County Laois.
When
The alleged offences took place on October 11, 2023.
Investigation
A book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court, according to evidence from Garda Lisa Murray.
Charges
There are three charges in the book of evidence, including possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply.
Other details
  • The accused is listed as of Lough, Portarlington, but evidence stated that he had no fixed abode.
  • The court directed that the records show Seamus Brophy otherwise known as James.
In court
  • The DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise District Court on June 18.
  • The accused was sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on June 18.
  • Legal aid for one counsel was granted.
  • The accused was remanded on bail.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have happened at Botley Lane, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on October 11, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA book of evidence was served on the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with possessing drugs valued at over €13,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with possessing drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThere are three charges in the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise District Court on June 18. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on June 18. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid for one counsel was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused had no fixed abode, according to evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe court directed that the records show Seamus Brophy otherwise known as James. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 May2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man allegedly had drugs valued at over €13,000 in Laois

    Reports the book of evidence being served, the three charges, the case being sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on June 18, legal aid and bail, and the court's direction that the records show Seamus Brophy otherwise known as James. No existing case matches.

    accused, James 'Seamus' Brophy, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)James 'Seamus' Brophy