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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7988Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois

Man accused of possessing large amount of drugs for sale in Laois

Mick Leigh, a 47-year-old man from Tullamoy, Stradbally, Co Laois, is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at his address on July 15. The alleged amount is described as big. A detective garda sought 12 weeks to investigate, and the case was reported on 20 September 2026 when he appeared before Portlaoise District Court. Judge Andrew Gubbins remanded him on bail to appear again on December 14 for DPP directions, which are awaited.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Mick Leigh is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at his address.
Where
The accused is from Tullamoy, Stradbally, County Laois, and the alleged offence took place at his address in Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on July 15.
Other details
The alleged amount of drugs is described as a big amount.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said Detective Garda Montgomery is seeking 12 weeks.
Charges
The accused is accused, not charged with a specific offence, of possessing drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on 20 September 2026.
  • Judge Andrew Gubbins remanded the accused on bail to appear again on December 14 for DPP directions.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMick Leigh is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused is from Tullamoy, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on July 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA detective garda is seeking 12 weeks. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtDPP directions are awaited in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge remanded the accused on bail to appear again on December 14 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe alleged amount of drugs is described as big. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Sep2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man allegedly had large amount of drugs in Laois

    First report of this case. Adds the accused's name, age and address, the alleged amount described as big, the investigating detective's request for 12 weeks, and the bail remand to December 14 for DPP directions.

    accused, Mick Leigh, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mick Leigh