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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12757Possession of drugs for sale or supply (diamorphine and cocaine) and possession of drugs (cocaine, cannabis and diamorphine) · Co. Donegal · 17 Sep 2022

Man sent forward for trial over alleged drug possession for sale or supply in Ballyshannon

Stephen Heraty, 38, of Finner, Ballyshannon, was sent forward for trial on five charges relating to alleged possession of drugs, including possession for sale or supply, at Ballyshannon District Court. The alleged offences date from 17 September 2022 at Rampart Lane, Finner.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged possession of diamorphine took place at Rampart Lane, Finner, Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 17 September 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence of serving the defendant with the book of evidence before his court appearance. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is alleged to have been in possession of diamorphine for the purpose of sale or supply. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is alleged to have been in possession of cocaine for the purpose of sale or supply on the same occasion. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe faces three further charges of possession of cocaine, cannabis and diamorphine from the same circumstances. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man has been sent forward for trial on five charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the defendant being sent forward for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe trial is set for the next sitting of Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny, commencing on 9 December. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Ciaran Liddy sent the defendant forward for trial on existing bail terms. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to a solicitor and one barrister. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Sep2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man to face trial for allegedly having drugs for sale or supply in Ballyshannon

    Article reports the defendant was sent forward for trial at Ballyshannon District Court on 5 September 2025, with the trial set for Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny from 9 December.

    accused, Stephen Heraty, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Heraty