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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12528Drug offences (cocaine and cannabis possession) · Co. Donegal

Mountcharles man fined for cocaine and cannabis possession

Declan Kane, 31, of Mountcharles, Co Donegal, was fined a combined €350 at Ballyshannon District Court for two separate drug possession offences. The judge told him it was time to step up and take responsibility for his child.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Oct
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe cocaine possession offence took place at Kilmacreddan, Inver. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe cocaine possession offence took place on August 23, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe cannabis possession offence took place on February 23, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeKane was found to have unlawfully had possession of cocaine. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeKane was found to have unlawfully had possession of cannabis in Cranny Lower, Inver. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKane appeared at a Donegal District Court sitting at Ballyshannon Courthouse for two separate unlawful drug possession charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceKane was fined €250 for the cocaine possession and given five months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceKane was also fined €100 for the cannabis possession and given five months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge fined Kane a combined €350 for the two drug offences. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherKane had one previous conviction. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherKane's solicitor said he co-operated fully with the Gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge told Kane it was time for him to step up and take responsibility for his child. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Mountcharles resident told by judge to 'take responsibility' after drugs fines

    Court report on the sentencing of Declan Kane for possession of cocaine (August 2024, Kilmacreddan, Inver) and cannabis (February 2025, Cranny Lower, Inver). Fines of €250 and €100 with five months to pay each, and the judge's remarks about responsibility for his child.

    convicted, Declan Kane, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Declan Kane