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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9643Possession of drugs · Co. Limerick · 4 Jun 2024

Man sentenced to two weeks over €10 drug possession in Limerick city

Gardaí searched Brendan Cahill, a 38-year-old man, on Catherine Street, Limerick city, on 4 June 2024 and found drugs with a street value of €10. Cahill made admissions to gardaí that the drugs were for his own personal use. He was brought before Limerick District Court on a single charge of drug possession, pleaded guilty, and was assigned legal aid solicitor Kiely. A court report published on 9 May 2026 says Judge Harney convicted him and sentenced him to two weeks' imprisonment, noting his 119 previous convictions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Cahill was found to be in possession of drugs with a street value of €10.
Where
Gardaí searched Cahill on Catherine Street, Limerick city.
When
  • The search took place on 4 June 2024.
  • The court report was published on 9 May 2026, though the tracker lists the article as dated 8 May 2026.
Investigation
Cahill made admissions to gardaí that the drugs were for his own personal use.
Charges
Cahill was brought before Limerick District Court on a single charge of drug possession.
In court
Cahill pleaded guilty, and the judge assigned Kiely as his legal aid solicitor.
Sentence
Judge Harney convicted Cahill and sentenced him to two weeks' imprisonment.
Other details
  • Cahill has 119 previous convictions.
  • Cahill is 38 years old and has a home address at Templegreen, Newcastle West.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCahill was found to be in possession of drugs with a street value of €10. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched Brendan Cahill on Catherine Street, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on 4 June 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeCahill was brought before the court on a single charge of drug possession. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCahill pleaded guilty. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge assigned Kiely as legal aid solicitor for Cahill. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Patrcia Harney convicted and sentenced Cahill to two weeks' imprisonment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherCahill made admissions to gardaí that the drugs were for his own personal use. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherCahill has 119 previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 May2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Serial offender caught with €10 worth of drugs in Limerick city centre

    Court report on the sentencing. Adds that the drugs were found on Catherine Street, that Cahill made admissions to gardaí, that he has 119 previous convictions, and that the judge imposed two weeks' imprisonment.

    convicted, Brendan Cahill, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Cahill