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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23197Illegal possession of drugs · Co. Kilkenny · 12 Mar 2025

Man pleads guilty to drug possession in Graignamanagh shop

Adrian Dunne, 37, of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of amphetamines at the Daybreak shop in Graignamanagh, Kilkenny, on 12 March 2025. Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the case to May, indicating a suspended sentence if he stays on a clean path.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe substance was found on analysis to be amphetamines valued at €60 (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatCCTV showed Dunne had accidentally dropped something at the till (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatSomeone picked up the dropped item and handed it to staff, who called gardaí (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatDunne is 37 years old (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereAdrian Dunne is from Curragraigue, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationDunne gave a garda interview admitting the drugs were his (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to illegal possession of drugs at Daybreak, Borris Road, Graignamanagh, on 12 March 2025 (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy remarked that anyone could have picked the drugs up, including a child (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case for a number of months (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to a court in May (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge indicated a suspended sentence if Dunne stays on a clean path during the adjournment (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherDunne has battled with drugs for three years (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe has just completed a six-month residential treatment course (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Oct2026
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Drugs dropped in Kilkenny shop could have been picked up by child judge warns

    First court appearance where Dunne pleaded guilty; case adjourned to May with indication of a suspended sentence if he remains clean.

    accused, Adrian Dunne, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adrian Dunne