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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11156Sale and supply of drugs · Co. Limerick · 19 Feb 2025

Man charged with sale and supply of drugs given adjournment at Limerick District Court

Gardaí searched the home of Dean Ryan, a 26-year-old man of Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, on 19 February 2025 and found drugs valued at €2,500. He was charged with the sale and supply of drugs. At Limerick District Court, reported in February 2026, Judge Patricia Harney heard he has no previous convictions and that a probation report identifies gambling as the issue. She adjourned the case for a number of months, ordered a garda progress report for the next date, and directed him to re-engage with the Probation Service aftercare programme and find a job. The latest development is that the judge will consider striking out the matter if he follows her directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Dean Ryan, aged 26, of Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, was found in possession of drugs valued at €2,500.
Where
The garda search took place at Dean Ryan's home in Scanlon Park, Castleconnell.
When
The garda search took place on 19 February 2025.
Investigation
Gardaí searched Dean Ryan's home.
Charges
Dean Ryan was charged with the sale and supply of drugs.
In court
  • The case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Patricia Harney and reported in February 2026.
  • The court heard that Dean Ryan has no previous convictions.
  • Judge Harney said, having read a probation report, that gambling seems to be the issue.
  • The solicitor said in mitigation that Dean Ryan has a very positive outlook.
  • A garda progress report was ordered for the next court date.
Sentence
No sentence was imposed; the matter was adjourned for a number of months.
Other details
  • Dean Ryan must re-engage with the Probation Service aftercare programme and get a job before the next court date.
  • The judge will consider striking out the matter if Dean Ryan obeys her directions.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDean Ryan was found in possession of drugs valued at €2,500. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe garda search took place on February 19, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched Dean Ryan's home. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeDean Ryan was charged with the sale and supply of drugs. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe court heard Dean Ryan has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the gambling seemed to be the issue, based on a probation report. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor said in mitigation that Dean Ryan has a very positive outlook. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned for a number of months and a garda progress report was ordered for the next court date. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtDean Ryan must reengage with the Probation Service's aftercare programme and get a job before the next court date. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge will consider striking out the matter if Dean Ryan obeys her directions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Young man with a gambling problem given a second chance in Limerick court

    Court report of an adjournment with probation and employment conditions. The article says the garda search was on February 19, 2025, which conflicts with the 2026 publication date and may be a typo.

    accused, Dean Ryan, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Ryan