Ireland Man fined after drugs possession and breach of the peace in Edenderry
Mihail Ursachi, a 43-year-old Moldovan man from Edenderry, County Offaly, was involved in an incident on Inner Relief Road, Edenderry, on January 11, where the court heard he lost control of himself because of drink. Drugs were found during a search, and in February he pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to breach of the peace and drugs possession. Judge Susan Fay said she would apply the Probation Act if conditions were met, otherwise fines of €200 per offence would apply. When the matter came back before Judge Andrew Cody, Ursachi did not appear and two fines of €200 were imposed, a total of €400, as reported on July 10, 2026.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Mihail Ursachi, a 43-year-old Moldovan man from Francis Street, Edenderry, was involved in a breach of the peace and drugs possession.
- Where
- The incident took place at Inner Relief Road, Edenderry, County Offaly.
- When
- The incident took place on January 11.
- Cause
- The court heard that Ursachi had lost control of himself because of drink.
- Investigation
- Sergeant Brendan Kearns told the court Ursachi was seen acting suspiciously while getting into the passenger seat of a vehicle and was drinking from a can of beer.
- The drugs were found during a search.
- Charges
- Ursachi pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court in February to breach of the peace and drugs possession.
- In court
- Judge Susan Fay said she would apply the Probation Act if conditions were met, otherwise fines of €200 for each offence would apply.
- Ursachi was remanded on continuing bail to a later date and was granted legal aid.
- Sentence
- When the matter came back before Judge Andrew Cody, Ursachi did not appear and two fines of €200 were imposed.
- Ursachi was fined €400 in total.
- Other details
- Ursachi had no previous convictions.
- The court heard that Ursachi was abusive towards gardaí and cursed them.
- The defence said Ursachi found the drugs on the ground.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe drugs possession took place at Inner Relief Road, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe drugs possession took place on January 11. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeUrsachi had lost control of himself because of drink. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationUrsachi was seen acting suspiciously while getting into the passenger seat of a vehicle. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe drugs were found during a search. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeUrsachi pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to breach of the peace and drugs possession. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Susan Fay said she would apply the Probation Act if conditions were met, otherwise fines of €200 for each offence would apply. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtUrsachi was remanded on continuing bail to a later date. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted to Ursachi. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceWhen the matter came back before Judge Andrew Cody, Ursachi did not appear and two fines of €200 were imposed. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceUrsachi was fined €400 in total. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherUrsachi had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherUrsachi was abusive towards the gardaí and cursing them. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said Ursachi found the drugs on the ground. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
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Reports the fining of Mihail Ursachi for drugs possession and breach of the peace in Edenderry, and details of the court hearings and the defence account.
convicted, Mihail Ursachi, 43, male, Moldovan, named, non-irishMihail Ursachi