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Case No. 11101Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 13 Mar 2025

Man sent forward for trial over alleged drugs for sale or supply in Borris-in-Ossory, Laois

John McCarthy (44), of 32 Ossory Court, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at his home on March 13, 2025. A garda served a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise District Court, and the DPP consented to the case being sent forward. Judge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning, granted legal aid, and remanded him on bail. The latest development is that the case was sent forward to the sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning February 17, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
John McCarthy, aged 44, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at his home in Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, given as 32 Ossory Court.
When
The alleged offence took place on March 13, 2025.
Charges
Reports describe the allegation as possessing drugs in Borris-in-Ossory and as having drugs for sale or supply at his address.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray said she served a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes said the DPP consented to the case being sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Judge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning and granted legal aid for one solicitor and one counsel.
  • Judge Susan Fay remanded him on bail.
  • The case was sent forward to the sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning February 17, 2026.
Other details
Leinster Express reported the case on February 8, 2026.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man is accused of possessing drugs in Borris-in-Ossory. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on March 13, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at his home. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda served a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the case being sent forward to the Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued an alibi warning and granted legal aid for one solicitor and one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail and the case was sent forward to the Circuit Court on February 17, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Feb2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Trial for alleged drug possession in Laois

    First report of this case. It adds the accused's name, age and address, the charge, and the court steps: the book of evidence, the DPP's consent to send the case forward, the alibi warning and legal aid, and bail with the Circuit Court date.

    accused, John McCarthy, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)John McCarthy