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Case No. 14745Drug dealing (cocaine) · Co. Laois · 19 Apr 2024

Portarlington man's cocaine dealing case adjourned at Portlaoise District Court

Gardaí searched the home of Padraig Mooney (47) at 39 Cathair na gCapall, Portarlington, under warrant on 19 April 2024 and found cocaine valued at €2,240. The court was told he was dealing cocaine to support his own drug use, and his solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, said he would plead guilty. The case was reported on 2 February 2025, when Judge Susan Fay at Portlaoise District Court ordered a probation report and adjourned the case to June 9. No sentence has been imposed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí found cocaine valued at €2,240 during a search of Padraig Mooney's home.
Where
Mooney, aged 47, lives at 39 Cathair na gCapall, Portarlington, County Laois.
When
Gardaí searched Mooney's home under warrant on 19 April 2024.
Cause
The court was told Mooney was dealing cocaine to support his own drug use.
Investigation
Mooney told gardaí where the drugs were, cooperated, and made admissions about his involvement in interviews.
Charges
Mooney appeared before Portlaoise District Court in a drug dealing case involving cocaine.
In court
  • His solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, said Mooney was pleading guilty to the offence.
  • Judge Susan Fay ordered a probation report and adjourned the case to 9 June.
  • The case was reported in the press on 2 February 2025.
Other details
  • The court heard the drugs were bagged for sale and that Mooney was to get his cocaine for free under the arrangement.
  • Garda Sergeant Rowan Casey said Mooney has two previous convictions, dating back to 2001.
  • Mooney provided urine analysis results showing he was drug free.
Sentence
No sentence has been imposed, as the case is adjourned to 9 June pending a probation report.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCocaine valued at €2,240 was found in the search. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereMooney lives at 39 Cathair na gCapall, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí searched Mooney's home under warrant on April 19, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeMooney was dealing cocaine to support his own drug use. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationMooney told gardaí where the drugs were and cooperated. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtMooney's solicitor said he was pleading guilty to the offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay ordered a probation report and adjourned the case to June 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe drugs were bagged and Mooney was selling them. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherMooney was to get his cocaine for free under the arrangement. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherMooney had two previous convictions dating back to 2001. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherMooney provided urine analysis results showing he was drug free. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jan2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man was selling cocaine in Laois to feed his habit

    Court report published 2 February 2025 on Padraig Mooney's appearance at Portlaoise District Court. He pleaded guilty, a probation report was ordered, and the case was adjourned to June 9.

    accused, Padraig Mooney, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Padraig Mooney