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Case No. 14305Possession of amphetamines · Co. Offaly · 14 Sep 2024

Man admits possessing amphetamines at Tullamore supermarket car park

Oliver McDonald, a 66-year-old man from Kilmurray, Ballinagar, is accused of possessing drugs at the Lidl car park on Main Street, Tullamore, on 14 September 2024, with an estimated value of €630. The judge ordered that a recording of his interview with gardaí be provided to the defence within two weeks. On 7 March 2025 at Tullamore District Court, his solicitor entered a guilty plea to possession of amphetamines, while he denies the drugs were held for sale or supply to others. The latest development is that a hearing on the supply allegation has been fixed for 7 April.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Oliver McDonald, aged 66, is the accused, and the case concerns amphetamines.
Where
The drugs were allegedly held at the Lidl car park on Main Street, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The alleged possession took place on 14 September 2024.
Other details
The estimated value of the drugs was €630, as told to Judge Andrew Cody at a previous court appearance.
Investigation
The defence sought a recording of the accused's interview with gardaí, and the judge ordered it be provided within two weeks.
Charges
  • The accused admitted possessing drugs at the Tullamore supermarket car park.
  • A guilty plea was entered on his behalf by his solicitor to possession of amphetamines.
  • The accused denies the drugs were for sale or supply to others.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore District Court on 7 March 2025.
  • A hearing on the allegation of having the drugs for sale or supply will be required, and the date was fixed for 7 April.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe drugs were allegedly held at the Lidl car park on Main Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged possession took place on 14 September 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe defence sought a recording of the accused's interview with gardaí, and the judge ordered it be provided within two weeks. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused admitted possessing drugs at the Tullamore supermarket car park. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeA guilty plea was entered to possession of amphetamines. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused denies the drugs were for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA hearing on the allegation of having the drugs for sale or supply will be required. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe hearing date was fixed for 7 April. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe estimated value of the drugs was €630. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Mar2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man admits having drugs in Offaly supermarket car park

    First report of this case. The accused admitted possession of amphetamines, denies intent to supply, and a hearing on the supply allegation is set for 7 April.

    accused, Oliver McDonald, 66, male, named, irish (judged from name)Oliver McDonald