Ireland Offaly man sent for trial over alleged drugs offence in Edenderry
Conor Dunne (29), of Cokery Lane, Edenderry, is alleged to have committed drug offences at 8A Cokery Lane, Edenderry, on 22 November 2023. He is accused of possessing cannabis, THC and cocaine for sale or supply, with the suspected cannabis estimated at €34,000. At an earlier sitting Judge Cody declined jurisdiction and asked the DPP for directions, and on 15 January 2025 Dunne was served a book of evidence at Tullamore District Court and sent for trial at the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court. The latest development is the DPP's consent to his return to the Circuit Court, with Judge Cody returning him to the Tullamore Circuit Court sitting on 11 March.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Jan
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Conor Dunne, aged 29, is accused of drug offences.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at 8A Cokery Lane, Edenderry.
- When
- The alleged offences took place on 22 November 2023.
- Investigation
- The suspected cannabis was estimated at €34,000, while one charge refers to cannabis worth more than €13,000.
- Charges
- Dunne is accused of possessing cannabis and THC for sale or supply to others, and of possessing cannabis, THC and cocaine.
- He is further accused of possessing benzocaine, a red hydraulic compressor and black weighing scales connected to a drug trafficking offence.
- In court
- Dunne appeared at Tullamore District Court on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, where Sergeant Brendan Kearns served a book of evidence on him.
- He was sent for trial at the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court.
- At an earlier sitting, Judge Cody said he would not accept jurisdiction and asked the DPP to give directions quickly.
- The DPP consented to Dunne being returned to the Circuit Court on 11 March.
- Judge Cody returned the accused to the Tullamore Circuit Court sitting on 11 March.
- Other details
- Dunne is on bail with conditions including residing at Cokery Lane, a 10pm to 5am curfew, signing on twice a week at Tullamore Garda Station and surrendering his passport.
- A separate existing case concerns a different alleged incident on 9 December 2024 at the same address.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged offences took place at 8A Cokery Lane, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences took place on November 22, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences took place on 22 November 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe estimated value of the suspected cannabis was €34,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeDunne is accused of possessing cannabis and THC for sale or supply to others, plus possession of cannabis, THC and cocaine. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeDunne is further accused of possessing benzocaine, a red hydraulic compressor and black weighing scales connected to a drug trafficking offence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAnother charge alleges Dunne possessed cannabis worth over €13,000 for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of possessing cannabis and THC for sale or supply to others, plus possession of cannabis, THC and cocaine. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is further accused of possessing benzocaine, a red hydraulic compressor and black weighing scales connected to a drug trafficking offence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAnother charge alleges he possessed cannabis worth more than €13,000 for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtDunne was sent for trial at the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtDunne appeared at Tullamore District Court on Wednesday, January 15, where a book of evidence was served on him by Sergeant Brendan Kearns. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtAt an earlier sitting, Judge Cody said he would not accept jurisdiction and asked the DPP to give directions quickly. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to Dunne being returned to the Circuit Court on March 11. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Cody returned the accused to the Tullamore Circuit Court sitting on March 11. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe estimated value of the suspected cannabis was €34,000, according to the court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Tullamore District Court last week, where a book of evidence was served on him. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe has been sent for trial at the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to Mr Dunne being returned to the Circuit Court on 11 March. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherDunne is on bail with conditions including a 10pm to 5am curfew, signing on twice a week at Tullamore Garda Station, and surrendering his passport. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMr Dunne is on bail with conditions including residing at Cokery Lane, a curfew from 10pm to 5am, signing on twice a week at Tullamore Garda Station and surrendering his passport. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Jan2025Offaly man sent for trial accused of alleged €34,000 drugs offence
Court report that Conor Dunne was sent for trial over alleged drug offences on 22 November 2023 at 8A Cokery Lane, Edenderry. The existing case 13599 concerns a different alleged incident on 9 December 2024 at the same address, so it is not the same incident.
accused, Conor Dunne, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Dunne - 16 Jan2025Man sent for trial accused of alleged €34,000 Offaly drugs offence
Reports that Dunne was sent for trial to Tullamore Circuit Court, that the estimated value of the suspected cannabis was €34,000, that the DPP consented to his return to the Circuit Court on March 11, and his bail conditions. Adds the benzocaine, compressor and scales charge.
accused, Conor Dunne, 29, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Dunne