Ireland Man pleads guilty to supplying drugs to Limerick prison, sentencing adjourned
On 9 November 2020 Darren Keogh, 46, of Valley View, O'Malley Park, Limerick, presented himself back to Limerick Prison after temporary release, and a concealed package was found on him during a search. He had allegedly tried to smuggle drugs into the prison inside his body, and he became unresponsive afterwards and was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where an X-ray showed a second package. Keogh was later arrested at John Carew Park and, as reported in June 2026, pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Court to five counts of supplying controlled drugs to a prison under section 83 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. The judge adjourned sentencing until Keogh completes the Leaving Certificate, which is the latest development reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted15 Jun
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Darren Keogh, 46, is reported to have tried to smuggle drugs into Limerick Prison inside his body.
- Sources describe the amount as a quarter kilo, and the internally concealed package contained 275 grams of drugs.
- Where
- The drugs were intended for Limerick Prison, and Keogh's address is given as Valley View, O'Malley Park, Limerick.
- When
- Keogh had been granted three days' temporary release on compassionate grounds after his mother died in 2020.
- On 9 November 2020 Keogh presented himself back to prison, where a concealed package was found on him during a search.
- Other details
- Keogh became unresponsive after the package was found and was taken to University Hospital Limerick.
- An X-ray at University Hospital Limerick showed a second large package concealed inside him.
- The drugs had an estimated street value of €5,212.
- Investigation
- Keogh was later arrested at John Carew Park.
- Charges
- Keogh pleaded guilty to five counts of supplying controlled drugs to a prison under section 83 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
- In court
- The guilty plea was entered at Limerick Circuit Court and reported in June 2026.
- Defence counsel gave an account of Keogh's mental health and family circumstances to the court.
- Sentence
- The judge adjourned sentencing until Keogh completes the Leaving Certificate.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatKeogh tried to smuggle a quarter kilo of drugs into Limerick Prison inside his body. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe internally concealed package contained 275 grams of drugs. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenKeogh presented himself back to prison on November 9, 2020, where a concealed package was found on him during a search. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationKeogh was later arrested at John Carew Park. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeKeogh pleaded guilty to five counts of supplying controlled drugs to a prison under section 83 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned sentencing until the Leaving Certificate is completed. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherKeogh became unresponsive after the package was found. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherKeogh was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where an X-ray showed a second large package concealed inside him. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe drugs had an estimated street value of €5,212. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Jun2026Man passes out after internally smuggling €5k drugs to Limerick prison
Reports the guilty plea at Limerick Circuit Court, the sentencing adjournment, and the defence account of Keogh's mental health and family circumstances. No earlier coverage of this case appears in the existing cases.
convicted, Darren Keogh, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Keogh