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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9844Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 14 Jul 2025

Man given community service for drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise

Michael O'Brien (36) of Portlaoise was convicted at Portlaoise District Court of having drugs for sale or supply at Clonrooske View, Portlaoise, on July 14, 2025. The drugs were worth €640 and were in 32 bags. The court heard a very positive probation report, and Judge Susan Fay sentenced him to 100 hours of community service in lieu of seven months in prison. He was also placed on a 12-month supervision bond, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced30 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Michael O'Brien, a 36-year-old man, was convicted of having drugs for sale or supply.
Charges
The conviction was for having drugs for sale or supply at Clonrooske View, Portlaoise.
Weapon
The drugs were worth €640 and were in 32 bags.
Where
The offence took place at Clonrooske View, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
  • The offence took place on July 14, 2025.
  • The report is dated 30 April 2026 on the tracker and was published on 3 May 2026 according to the article.
In court
Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick told Portlaoise District Court that a very positive probation report had been prepared and the man was found suitable for community service.
Sentence
Judge Susan Fay sentenced him to 100 hours of community service in lieu of seven months in prison and placed him on a 12-month supervision bond.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMichael O’Brien was convicted of having drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man had been caught with drugs worth €640 in 32 bags. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Clonrooske View, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on July 14, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA probation report was described as very positive and the man was found suitable for community service. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to 100 hours of community service in lieu of seven months in prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was placed on a supervision bond for 12 months. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Apr2026
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man had drugs in bags in Portlaoise

    Reports the conviction and sentence in Portlaoise District Court. No existing case matches this court outcome.

    convicted, Michael O'Brien, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael O'Brien