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Case No. 9965Deception and drug possession · Co. Limerick · 3 Sep 2025

Man ordered to pay €150 to court poor box after Limerick drugs and deception case

Robert Hickey, 23, was approached by gardaí on O'Connell Street, Limerick city, on September 3, 2025, after being seen acting suspiciously, and was found carrying drugs worth €50. He made admissions to gardaí and pleaded guilty at Limerick District Court to three charges of deception. In April 2026, Judge Patricia Harney ordered him to pay €150 to the court poor box, and he is due to reappear in court on June 10.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Robert Hickey, 23, was found carrying drugs worth €50.
Where
Gardaí approached him on O'Connell Street, Limerick city, after observing him acting suspiciously.
When
The garda approach took place on September 3, 2025.
Investigation
Prosecuting Sergeant Denis Waters said Robert Hickey made admissions to gardaí.
Charges
Robert Hickey pleaded guilty to three charges of deception.
In court
  • The case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Patricia Harney.
  • Solicitor Sarah Ryan represented Robert Hickey and made a plea in mitigation.
  • Robert Hickey is to reappear in court on June 10.
Sentence
Judge Harney directed Robert Hickey to pay €150 as a donation to the court poor box.
Other details
  • Judge Harney told him that for the donation he would have to get a job.
  • Robert Hickey has one previous conviction, for theft of a bike.
  • His solicitor said he was homeless, while the article gives his home address as Star Court, John Carew Park, Limerick.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRobert Hickey was found carrying drugs worth €50. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí approached Robert Hickey on O'Connell Street, Limerick city, after observing him acting suspiciously. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí approached Robert Hickey on September 3, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationRobert Hickey made admissions to gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeRobert Hickey pleaded guilty to three charges of deception. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Patricia Harney. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtRobert Hickey is to reappear in court on June 10. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Harney directed Robert Hickey to pay €150 as a donation to the court poor box. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherRobert Hickey has one previous conviction for theft of a bike. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherRobert Hickey's solicitor said he was homeless. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    ‘Get a job’: Judge advises young man caught with drugs in Limerick city

    Court report of the sentencing of Robert Hickey, who pleaded guilty to three deception charges. The article describes the drugs found during the September 2025 garda approach and the judge's order to pay €150 to the court poor box.

    convicted, Robert Hickey, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robert Hickey