Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19837Drug dealing (Section 15(A), Misuse of Drugs Act 1977) · Co. Kildare

Man sent forward for trial over alleged drug dealing in Newbridge

Eanna Birchall, a 28-year-old man with an address listed in Athlone, County Westmeath, is accused of drug dealing at Anne Street in Newbridge, County Kildare, on April 24. He was charged under Section 15(A) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, over alleged dealing in suspected drugs valued at over €13,000. Other defendants in the case appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan on July 20. On Thursday, September 7, after a book of evidence was served, Birchall appeared at Naas District Court and was sent forward for trial.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Eanna Birchall, a 28-year-old man, is accused of drug dealing offences.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Anne Street in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged offence was committed on April 24.
Charges
  • Birchall was charged under Section 15(A) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977.
  • The charge relates to an accusation of dealing suspected drugs with a value of over €13,000.
In court
  • Birchall appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday, September 7.
  • After a book of evidence was served, the judge sent Birchall forward for trial.
Other details
  • Birchall's address is listed as Hazelwood, Coosan, Athlone, County Westmeath.
  • Other defendants in the case appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan on July 20.
  • The case was reported by kildarenow.com on September 13, 2023.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Anne Street in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence was committed on April 24. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused was charged under Section 15(A) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe charge relates to dealing suspected drugs with a value of over €13,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday, September 7. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtAfter the book of evidence was served, the judge sent the accused forward for trial. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused has an address listed as Hazelwood, Coosan in Athlone, County Westmeath. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherOther defendants in the case appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan on July 20. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man accused of Section 15(A) drug-dealing offences in Newbridge, County Kildare, sent forward for trial

    Book of evidence served and accused sent forward for trial at Naas District Court on Thursday 7 September 2023. Other defendants in the case had appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan on 20 July.

    accused, Eanna Birchall, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eanna Birchall