Ireland Man pleads guilty to cocaine and cannabis supply charges at Nenagh court
On March 1, 2023, gardaí executed a search warrant at the home of Rourke Gleeson (28) of Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, and found €4,500 worth of cocaine, €1,500 of cannabis and associated items. Gleeson, whom the court was told has 27 previous convictions, pleaded guilty at Nenagh District Court to possession of cocaine for unlawful sale or supply and possession of cannabis, and the defence said he had incurred a drug debt. On 4 November 2024 the judge disregarded letters about his engagement with addiction services, said that engagement had only begun in September 2024, declined to order a probation report and adjourned the case for nine months. No sentence has been reported, and the court will decide next steps if a residential programme or employment is not complete by July 24, 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court4 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Rourke Gleeson (28) of Tullaheady, Nenagh, pleaded guilty at Nenagh District Court to the charges listed.
- Charges
- The charges are possession of cocaine for unlawful sale or supply and possession of cannabis.
- Where
- The offences took place at Gleeson's home in Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.
- When
- The offences were committed on March 1, 2023.
- Investigation
- Gardaí executed a search warrant at Gleeson's home on the day of the incident.
- Other details
- Gardaí found €4,500 worth of cocaine, €1,500 of cannabis and associated items at the home.
- The court was told Gleeson has 27 previous convictions.
- Cause
- The defence said Gleeson had incurred a drug debt and was trying to pay it off.
- In court
- The judge said Gleeson had only engaged with addiction services since September 2024 and that his efforts appeared to be for the benefit of his case.
- The judge disregarded the offer letter and the letter confirming engagement with addiction services.
- The judge would not order a probation report and put the matter back for nine months.
- If the residential programme or employment was not complete by July 24, 2025, the court would decide what happens next.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatRourke Gleeson pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for unlawful sale or supply and possession of cannabis. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe offences took place at the defendant's home. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe offences were committed in March 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí executed a search warrant at the defendant's home on the day of the incident. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe judge disregarded the offer letter and the letter confirming engagement with addiction services. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe judge said the defendant had only engaged with addiction services since September 2024, and it appeared his efforts were for the benefit of his case. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe judge would not order a probation report and would put the matter back nine months. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtIf the residential programme or employment was not complete by July 24, 2025, the court would decide what happens next. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherGardaí found €4,500 worth of cocaine and €1,500 of cannabis at the home, along with associated items. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherThe court was told the defendant has 27 previous convictions. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherThe defence said the defendant had incurred a drug debt and was attempting to pay it off. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Nov2024Tipperary court told man was selling drugs to pay off debt
Court report on the guilty plea. The judge adjourned the matter for nine months rather than ordering a probation report, and no sentence is reported.
convicted, Rourke Gleeson, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rourke Gleeson