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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8636Possession of drugs · Co. Laois · 27 Sep 2025

Man fined over drugs possession at Lidl in Portarlington

Jordan Barton (27), a man of Clondalkin, Dublin, is accused of possessing drugs at Lidl in Portarlington, Laois, on 27 September 2025. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where he pleaded guilty before Judge Andrew Cody. Judge Cody ordered him to pay €300 to the court poor box by July 27 and a €150 fine within three months. The latest development, reported on 11 July 2026, is this sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Jul
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jordan Barton is accused of possessing drugs at a Lidl supermarket.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Lidl in Portarlington, Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 27 September 2025.
Other details
  • Barton is a man aged 27 whose address is given as Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
  • Barton told the court he was in receipt of disability.
Charges
When Sgt JJ Kirby read out the charge, Barton said the drugs were on the ground with four people standing around them.
In court
  • Barton appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • Barton pleaded guilty before Judge Andrew Cody.
Sentence
  • Judge Cody ordered Barton to pay €300 to the court poor box by July 27.
  • Judge Cody ordered Barton to pay a fine of €150 within three months.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant said the drugs were on the ground with four people standing around them. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drugs possession allegation relates to Lidl in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 27 September 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBarton is accused of possessing drugs at a Lidl supermarket. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtBarton appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtBarton had pleaded guilty before Judge Andrew Cody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cody ordered €300 to be paid to the court poor box. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cody ordered €300 to be paid before July 27. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA fine of €150 was ordered to be paid within three months. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherBarton told the court he was in receipt of disability. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jul2026
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Court hears man had drugs at Lidl supermarket in Laois

    Reports the accused's court appearance, guilty plea, and the sentence: €300 to the court poor box by July 27 and a €150 fine within three months. Also records his claim that he was on disability and the defendant's account of where the drugs were.

    convicted, Jordan Barton, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Barton