Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 23288Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 2 Feb 2026

Man remanded on bail over €13,000 drugs possession in Portlaoise

Anthony Houlihan, 39, of Portlaoise, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 4 October 2026 accused of possessing over €13,000 worth of drugs for sale or supply at his address on 2 February 2026. He was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to 9 November 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man was accused of possessing over €13,000 worth of drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were allegedly at his address at 5 Conniberry Way, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were allegedly possessed on 2 February 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant made no reply under caution when charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the case going forward on indictment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Gubbins remanded the defendant on bail and adjourned the case to 9 November 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 4 Oct2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly had drugs valued at over €13,000 in Portlaoise

    First court appearance; DPP consented to case going forward on indictment; remanded on bail, adjourned to 9 November 2026.

    accused, Anthony Houlihan, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Houlihan