Ireland Case No. 10944Possession of cannabis for sale or supply · Co. Limerick · 21 Feb 2025
Man pleads guilty to cannabis possession for sale or supply after Castleconnell home raid
A man, Kevin O'Connell, aged 51, was arrested after gardaí found more than €30,000 worth of cannabis at his home in St Patrick's Villas, Castleconnell, Co Limerick, on 21 February 2025. He later pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, as reported on 18 February 2026, to possession of cannabis for sale or supply, simple possession of cannabis, and possession of drugs worth more than €13,000 under Section 15(a) of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Judge Colin Daly remanded him on continuing bail to appear for sentence in March.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted18 Feb
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Kevin O'Connell, a man aged 51, was arrested after more than €30,000 worth of cannabis was found at his home.
- Where
- The cannabis was found at his home at St Patrick's Villas, Castleconnell, Co Limerick, hidden in a box in the attic.
- When
- The cannabis was found on 21 February 2025.
- Cause
- He told gardaí he was storing drugs for criminals to get money to help pay his mortgage and household bills, and said he was under financial pressure at the time.
- Investigation
- Gardaí received a tip-off that he was in possession of drugs at his home.
- Other details
- He told gardaí he agreed to store drugs on two occasions and was paid €100 each time.
- He had no previous convictions, and his defence counsel asked the court not to impose a jail sentence.
- Charges
- He pleaded guilty to one count of possession of cannabis for sale or supply and one count of simple possession of cannabis.
- He also pleaded guilty to possession of drugs worth more than €13,000, an offence contrary to Section 15(a) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, as stated by prosecuting counsel John O'Sullivan.
- In court
- The guilty pleas were entered at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, as reported on 18 February 2026.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been imposed yet; Judge Colin Daly remanded him on continuing bail to appear for sentence in March.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatKevin O’Connell was arrested after more than €30,000 worth of cannabis was found at his home. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe cannabis was hidden in a box in the attic of the home. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeHe said he was under financial pressure at the time. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí received a tip-off that he was in possession of drugs at his home. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to one count of possession of cannabis for sale or supply and one count of simple possession of cannabis. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeHe also pleaded guilty to possession of drugs worth more than €13,000, contrary to Section 15(a) of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Colin Daly remanded him on continuing bail to appear for sentence in March. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherHe told gardaí he agreed to store drugs on two occasions and was paid €100 each time. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherHe had no previous convictions. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherHis defence counsel asked the court not to impose a jail sentence. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Feb2026Delivery driver stored drugs for criminals to help pay household bills
First report of this case: the guilty plea at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, the defence plea for a non-custodial sentence, and the remand for sentence in March.
convicted, Kevin O'Connell, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin O'Connell