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Case No. 21589Drugs offence (possession and sale/supply of cannabis) · Co. Kilkenny · 3 Aug 2022

Man sentenced to seven months for cannabis offences in Kilkenny

On 3 August 2022, gardaí searched a home in Rosbercon, Co Kilkenny under a warrant and found two 100g bars of cannabis resin and cannabis herb worth more than €4,000 in a communal area. Patrick Kelly, who was in the house with a woman and her partner, pleaded guilty to two charges of illegal possession of drugs and two charges of having drugs for sale or supply. On 5 April 2023, Judge Geraldine Carthy at Kilkenny District Court sentenced him to seven months' imprisonment on one sale or supply charge, with the remaining three charges taken into consideration.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Drugs worth more than €4,000 were found during a search of a home in Rosbercon, Co Kilkenny.
  • Two 100g bars of cannabis resin valued at €1,170 and cannabis herb valued at €3,060 were found in a communal area.
Where
The search took place at 6 Ashgrove, Castlehyde Park, Rosbercon, Co Kilkenny.
When
The drugs were found on 3 August 2022.
Investigation
A search warrant was obtained for the house.
Charges
Patrick Kelly pleaded guilty to two charges of illegal possession of drugs and two charges of having drugs for sale or supply.
In court
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted him on all charges at Kilkenny District Court.
Sentence
He was sentenced to seven months' imprisonment on one sale or supply charge, with the other three charges taken into consideration.
Other details
  • He had 40 previous convictions, including four for possession of drugs.
  • He was not working at the time of the offence but is working now.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDrugs worth more than €4,000 were found when gardaí searched a home in Rosbercon. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatGardaí spoke to a female, and with her in the house was her partner and his brother, the defendant. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatTwo 100g bars of cannabis resin and some cannabis herb were found during the search. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe cannabis resin was valued at €1,170. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe cannabis herb was valued at €3,060. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThere were three adults in the house and the drugs were found in a communal area. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe search took place at 6 Ashgrove, Castlehyde Park, Rosbercon, Co Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were found at his home address on 3 August 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationA search warrant was obtained for the house. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to two charges of being in illegal possession of drugs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to two charges of having drugs for sale or supply. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy convicted Mr Kelly on all charges. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtRecognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said community service was not an appropriate sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceA custodial sentence was warranted, and a jail term of seven months was imposed on one conviction for having drugs for sale or supply. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe other three charges were taken into consideration. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMr Kelly had 40 previous convictions, including four for being in possession of drugs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe was estranged from his children. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe majority of the drug debt has been paid back with the help of his family. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe was not working at the time of the offence but is working now. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Apr2023
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man found with more than €4,000 worth of drugs in his Kilkenny home is jailed by local court

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Patrick Kelly for four drugs charges following a search of his home in Rosbercon.

    convicted, Patrick Kelly, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Kelly