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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8489Possession of drugs · Co. Kilkenny · 11 Jan 2026

Man convicted of cannabis possession after GAA pitch incident in Kilkenny City

On 11 January 2026 at about 8.30pm, an unmarked garda car saw Liam Campbell acting suspiciously at the O'Loughlin Gaels GAA pitch in Kilkenny City, and gardaí found him in possession of €10 of cannabis. He pleaded guilty to illegal possession of drugs at Kilkenny District Court, where Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted him. He was fined €200. The outcome was reported by Kilkenny People on 24 July 2026, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Jul
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Liam Campbell, a man, was found to be in possession of €10 of cannabis.
Where
The man was observed at the O'Loughlin Gaels GAA pitch in Kilkenny City.
When
The incident happened on 11 January 2026 at about 8.30pm.
Investigation
  • An unmarked garda car observed the man acting suspiciously.
  • When approached, gardaí got a strong smell of cannabis from the man, who said he was just smoking a joint.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to a charge of being in illegal possession of drugs at Kilkenny District Court.
In court
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted him at Kilkenny District Court.
Sentence
He was fined €200.
Other details
  • He said the cannabis was for his own use.
  • He had previous convictions for being in illegal possession of drugs.
  • His solicitor said he had co-operated with gardaí and handed over the drugs.
  • Kilkenny People reported the court outcome on 24 July 2026.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was found to be in possession of €10 of cannabis. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe man was observed at the O’Loughlin Gaels GAA pitch. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on January 11, 2026, at about 8.30pm. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationAn unmarked garda car observed the man acting suspiciously. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí got a strong smell of cannabis from the man when approached. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to a charge of being in illegal possession of drugs at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy convicted him. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €200. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe said the cannabis was for his own use. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe had previous convictions for being in illegal possession of drugs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had co-operated with gardaí and handed over the drugs. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jul2026
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man was ‘just smoking a joint’ by Kilkenny City GAA pitch - court told

    Reports the court outcome: a guilty plea, conviction and €200 fine. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    convicted, Liam Campbell, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Campbell