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. 8289Breach of the Misuse of Drugs Act; driving with excess alcohol, no insurance or licence, dangerous driving · Co. Kildare

Man appears in Naas District Court on drug and driving allegations

James Lynch, a 33-year-old man whose address was given as 1 Our Lady's Place, Naas, appeared before Naas District Court in County Kildare on allegations under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The alleged drugs breach is dated 15 May 2025, and the driving allegations of excess alcohol, no insurance or licence, and dangerous driving are dated 21 August 2024, both at Our Lady's Place. The appearance was brief, and the court report published 7 August 2026 mainly covers an exchange in which the defendant told the judge he was the best solicitor in Sligo. No outcome, charge decision or sentence has been reported.

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

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What happened
James Lynch, 33, appeared before Naas District Court on allegations of a breach of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Where
  • The hearing took place at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
  • The address given for the defendant is 1 Our Lady's Place, Naas.
When
  • The alleged Misuse of Drugs Act breach was on 15 May 2025 at Our Lady's Place.
  • The driving allegations relate to 21 August 2024 at the same location.
Charges
Further allegations were of driving with excess alcohol, having no insurance or licence, and dangerous driving.
In court
The hearing was brief and the presiding judge was Judge Tom McSharry.
Other details
  • The defendant told the judge he was the best solicitor in Sligo.
  • The judge told the man that he remembered him.
  • The court report was published on 7 August 2026.
Sentence
No outcome of the allegations is reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Lynch, 33, appeared before the court on allegations of a breach of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe hearing took place at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged Misuse of Drugs Act breach was on 15 May 2025 at Our Lady's Place. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe driving allegations relate to 21 August 2024 at the same location. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeA further allegation was of driving with excess alcohol, having no insurance or licence, and dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe hearing was brief, with Judge Tom McSharry addressing the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant told the judge he was the best solicitor in Sligo. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Aug2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    'You were the best solicitor' defendant tells judge in Kildare court

    Court report on a brief Naas District Court appearance by one defendant. The charges are allegations, and no outcome is reported. The article mainly covers an exchange between the judge and the defendant. The two alleged incidents are dated 15 May 2025 and 21 August 2024.

    accused, James Lynch, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Lynch