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Case No. 15404Drug offences (possession of cocaine, diamorphine and Alprazolam for sale or supply) · Co. Offaly · 5 Jul 2023

Offaly woman jailed for drug possession offences

Sinead Real (29), a woman with an address in Clara, Co Offaly, was accused of unlawful possession of cocaine at the railway station in Clara on July 5, 2023, and of possessing diamorphine (heroin) and Alprazolam for the purpose of selling or supplying them to others at Tullamore Garda Station. Pleas of guilty were entered on her behalf at a previous sitting of the court, and she admitted committing drugs offences. On November 22, 2024, Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court imposed two concurrent six-month prison sentences and fixed recognisances for an appeal.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Nov
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Key facts

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What happened
Sinead Real (29), a woman, was accused of unlawful possession of cocaine, diamorphine (heroin) and Alprazolam.
Where
The alleged possession of cocaine occurred at the railway station in Clara, Co Offaly.
When
The offences were committed on July 5, 2023.
Charges
She was accused of possessing diamorphine and Alprazolam for the purpose of selling or supplying them to others, at Tullamore Garda Station.
In court
  • Pleas of guilty were entered on her behalf at a previous sitting of the court, and she admitted the drugs offences.
  • The sentencing was heard at Tullamore District Court and reported on November 22, 2024.
Sentence
  • Judge Andrew Cody imposed two concurrent six-month prison sentences.
  • The judge fixed recognisances for an appeal.
Other details
  • Judge Andrew Cody said she had been peddling drugs.
  • She had 13 previous convictions, including one for robbery, and a six-month suspended sentence had previously been imposed on her.
  • Some of the drugs were valued at €1,904.
  • She had been working with the Community Alcohol and Drug Service and had asked for urine analysis, which did not take place.
  • Her address on court documents is Church Street, Clara, but the court heard she was now living in Dublin.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe unlawful possession of cocaine occurred at the railway station in Clara. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenShe admitted committing drugs offences on July 5 last year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe was accused of unlawful possession of diamorphine (heroin) and Alprazolam for the purpose of selling or supplying them to others, at Tullamore Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtPleas of guilty were entered on her behalf at a previous sitting of the court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceTwo concurrent six-month prison sentences were imposed. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge fixed recognisances for an appeal. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherShe had 13 previous convictions, including one for robbery. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA six-month suspended sentence had previously been imposed on her. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherSome of the drugs were valued at €1,904. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherShe had been working with the Community Alcohol and Drug Service and had asked for urine analysis that did not take place. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Nov2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Two prison sentences imposed on Offaly woman for 'peddling' drugs

    Reports the sentencing of Sinead Real at Tullamore District Court, including the offences, plea, previous convictions and recognisances for appeal.

    convicted, Sinead Real, 29, female, named, irish (judged from name)Sinead Real