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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8480Drug offence · Co. Offaly · 1 Jul 2026

Man charged with cannabis possession for sale in Edenderry

Dylan Cole, a 22-year-old man from Killane, Edenderry, is accused of possessing cannabis valued at €800 at Killane Drive, Edenderry, on 1 July 2026. He is charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply and with obstructing a garda who said he would be searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. He appeared at Tullamore District Court, where the DPP directed that the case could be disposed of summarily and remain in the District Court, and the case was reported on 24 July 2026. He was remanded on continuing bail to 7 October 2026, when he is to enter a plea, with a hearing on 2 November 2026 if the plea is not guilty.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Cannabis allegedly possessed by the man was valued at €800.
Where
The cannabis was allegedly possessed at Killane Drive, Edenderry, County Offaly.
When
The alleged offence took place on 1 July 2026.
Charges
  • He is accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply to others.
  • He is accused of obstructing a garda when he was told he would be searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore District Court and first reported on 24 July 2026.
  • The DPP directed that the case could be disposed of summarily, so it remains in the District Court.
  • Judge Andrew Cody ordered that details of the case be disclosed to his solicitor.
  • He was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 7 October 2026.
  • He is to enter a plea on 7 October 2026, and if the plea is not guilty a hearing will take place on 2 November 2026.
Other details
The suspect is Dylan Cole, aged 22, of Killane, Edenderry.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCannabis allegedly possessed by a man in Edenderry was valued at €800. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe cannabis was allegedly possessed at Killane Drive, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 1 July 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of obstructing a garda when he was told he would be searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case could be disposed of summarily, so it remains in the District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody ordered that details of the case be disclosed to his solicitor. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 7 October. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused is to enter a plea on 7 October, and if the plea is not guilty a hearing will take place on 2 November. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 24 Jul2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Drugs worth €800 allegedly possessed for sale by man in Offaly town

    First report of this case. Adds the charges, the €800 valuation, the court appearance at Tullamore District Court, the DPP's direction for summary disposal, and the remand dates (plea on 7 October 2026, hearing on 2 November 2026 if not guilty).

    accused, Dylan Cole, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Cole