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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10485Drug possession · Co. Offaly · 27 Jun 2025

Man ordered to pay €300 and complete project after cocaine possession plea

Daniel Gleeson, a 24-year-old man, was seen by gardaí acting suspiciously while seated in a vehicle at Hop Hill, Tullamore, on 27 June 2025, and a bag of cocaine valued at €280 was found. He pleaded guilty to drug possession at Tullamore District Court, where Judge Susan Fay ordered him to complete a course at the Athy Alternative Project and pay €300 into the court poor box, as reported on 11 February 2026. The judge adjourned finalisation of the matter to 20 May, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A bag of cocaine valued at €280 was found.
Where
Daniel Gleeson, a 24-year-old man, was seated in a vehicle at Hop Hill, Tullamore.
When
The incident happened on 27 June 2025.
Cause
Gardaí saw Gleeson acting suspiciously while he was seated in the vehicle.
Investigation
Sergeant Brendan Kearns said Gleeson was fully co-operative with gardaí.
Charges
Gleeson pleaded guilty to drug possession.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Susan Fay.
  • Defence solicitor Patrick Martin asked whether Gleeson could be left without a conviction and said he was in full-time employment.
  • Finalisation of the matter was adjourned to 20 May.
Sentence
  • Gleeson must complete a course at the Athy Alternative Project.
  • Gleeson must pay €300 into the court poor box.
Other details
  • Gleeson had no previous convictions.
  • Judge Fay said she was very concerned about the use of cocaine and that the orders were not just buying his way out.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA bag of cocaine valued at €280 was found. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereGleeson was seated in a vehicle at Hop Hill, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on June 27 of the previous year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeGardaí saw Gleeson acting suspiciously while he was seated in a vehicle. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Brendan Kearns said Gleeson was fully co-operative with gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeGleeson pleaded guilty to drug possession. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay made the orders. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtDefence counsel asked whether Gleeson could be left without a conviction. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned finalisation of the matter to May 20. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceGleeson must complete a course at the Athy Alternative Project. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceGleeson must pay €300 into the court poor box. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGleeson had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherJudge Fay said she was very concerned about the use of cocaine. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man must pay to court poor box and do project

    Court report on the sentencing orders made at Tullamore District Court, with finalisation adjourned to May 20. The article names the accused and the court orders, and gives the background of the garda observation and the cocaine found.

    accused, Daniel Gleeson, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Gleeson