Case No. 12410Drug possession (cannabis) · Co. Kilkenny · 12 May 2024

Man fined €100 for cannabis possession after Kilkenny concert

Ryan Tracey pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court to possession of cannabis found on Hebron Road, Kilkenny, on 12 May 2024. Judge Aine Clancy convicted him and imposed a €100 fine.

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  6. Sentenced15 Oct
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Key facts

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  • whatRyan Tracey pleaded guilty to being in illegal possession of drugs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatMr Tracey was found with €10 worth of cannabis. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereGardaí came across Mr Tracey at Hebron Road. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on May 12, 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationMr Tracey was acting suspiciously and gardaí smelled a strong smell of cannabis. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Aine Clancy convicted Mr Tracey and imposed a €100 fine. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMr Tracey said the cannabis was for his own use. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMr Tracey had 13 previous convictions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said his client had been in Kilkenny attending the Bruce Springsteen concert and probably used recreational drugs like many concert goers. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMr Tracey is 28 years old. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Oct2025
    Springsteen concert in Kilkenny - Drugs find comes before local court

    Court report of the sentencing. Gives the date and location of the offence, the amount of cannabis, the defendant's previous convictions, and the €100 fine.

    convicted, Ryan Tracey, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Tracey