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Case No. 21917Drugs offence (possession of cocaine for sale; possession of cocaine; possession of cannabis) · Co. Donegal

Man sentenced to community service for cocaine possession in Letterkenny

Eoin McBrearty, 24, of Letterkenny, was sentenced at Letterkenny District Court in March 2023 to 80 hours of community service in lieu of two months' imprisonment after Gardaí raided his home at Manorview Park and found 28 grams of cocaine worth an estimated €2,000 and 3 grams of cannabis. He was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of selling or supplying, as well as possession of cocaine and possession of cannabis, the latter two being taken into account. McBrearty made admissions when interviewed by Gardaí and told the court he had become addicted and indebted through a party culture while a student at LyIT. In January he had already received 240 hours of community service in lieu of 16 months' imprisonment on money laundering charges at Letterkenny Circuit Court. He is now in a stable relationship and employed by a local retailer.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
28 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of €2,000 and 3 grams of cannabis valued at €60 were found during a Garda raid.
Where
The raid took place at the accused's home at Manorview Park, Letterkenny, County Donegal.
When
The case was heard at Letterkenny District Court in March 2023.
Investigation
The accused made admissions when interviewed by Gardaí.
Charges
The accused was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying, possession of cocaine, and possession of cannabis.
In court
The case was heard at Letterkenny District Court before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham.
Sentence
  • The accused was ordered to complete 80 hours of community service in lieu of two months' imprisonment, with the possession of cocaine and possession of cannabis charges taken into account.
  • In January the accused was given 240 hours of community service in lieu of 16 months' imprisonment on money laundering charges at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
Other details
  • The accused was a student at LyIT at the time and told the court his addiction precluded his participation in a computing course.
  • The accused is now in a stable relationship and employed by a local retailer.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • what28 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of €2,000 was found during the raid (donegallive.ie)
  • what3 grams of cannabis herb valued at €60 was also found (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe accused was supplying others to feed his own habit (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe accused became involved in a party culture that overwhelmed him (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe accused became addicted and indebted (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe accused was a student at LyIT at the time and his addiction precluded his participation in a computing course (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe accused is now in a stable relationship and employed by a local retailer (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe accused is from Letterkenny (donegallive.ie)
  • whereGardaí raided the accused's home at Manorview Park (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe accused made admissions when interviewed by Gardaí (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused also faced charges of possession of cocaine and possession of cannabis (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceIn January the accused was given 240 hours of community service in lieu of 16 months' imprisonment on money laundering charges at Letterkenny Circuit Court (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was ordered to complete 80 hours of community service in lieu of two months in prison (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe charges of possession of cocaine and possession of cannabis were taken into account (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Mar2023
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Community service for man caught with €2,000 of drugs

    Reports the sentencing of Eoin McBrearty at Letterkenny District Court, including background on his addiction, a prior January money-laundering sentence, and the community service order imposed by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham.

    convicted, Eoin McBrearty, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eoin McBrearty