Ireland Man granted bail with conditions after drugs arrest in Portlaoise
Alex Irwin, 36, of Crumlin, Dublin, was granted bail at Tullamore District Court on 9 October 2026, facing charges of possession of cannabis, cannabis resin and cocaine, and possession of the same for sale or supply, allegedly at St Fintan's Field, Dublin Road, Portlaoise on 6 October 2026. He was remanded on bail to appear at Portlaoise District Court on 11 January 2027.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court9 Oct
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports20 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged drug possession took place at St Fintan's Field, Dublin Road, Portlaoise. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence occurred on 6 October 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Aidan Ryan sought a remand to a later date for DPP directions and a certificate from Forensic Science Ireland in relation to the alleged drugs. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Aidan Ryan sought a remand for DPP directions and a Forensic Science Ireland certificate in relation to the alleged drugs (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of possession of cannabis and cannabis resin. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of possession of cannabis and cannabis resin for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is also accused of possessing cocaine. (offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of possession of cannabis and cannabis resin, and possession of the same for sale or supply, at St Fintan's Field, Dublin Road, Portlaoise on 6 October 2026 (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHe appeared at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody was told there was no objection to bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtPatrick Martin, solicitor, appeared for Mr Irwin and told the court there was no application for legal aid as yet. (offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Cody remanded the man on bail to appear at Portlaoise District Court on 11 January. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe was granted bail at Tullamore District Court on 9 October 2026 (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHis bail bond is €250 (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHe must stay out of Laois and Portlaoise unless for court appearances or medical appointments (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHe is remanded on bail to appear at Portlaoise District Court on 11 January 2027 (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was remanded on his own bond of €250. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe must sign in at Crumlin Garda Station each Monday, Tuesday and Friday between 9am and 9pm. (offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHe is barred from entering County Laois and the town of Portlaoise unless he has court appearances or medical appointments in Portlaoise. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe must reside at his address, seek approval for any change of address, be contactable on a mobile phone at all times and remain sober. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Oct2026Man arrested near prison in Portlaoise ordered to stay out of Laois
Details of bail conditions, court appearance and remand to Portlaoise District Court in January 2027.
accused, Alex Irwin, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alex Irwin - 9 Oct2026Man appears before Offaly court on Portlaoise drug possession charge
First court appearance; bail granted with conditions including a geographic exclusion from County Laois and Portlaoise, three weekly sign-ins at Crumlin Garda Station, and a remand to Portlaoise District Court on 11 January 2027 pending DPP directions and a Forensic Science Ireland certificate.
accused, Alex Irwin, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alex Irwin