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Case No. 14214Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Offaly · 23 Aug 2024

Rhode man before court over cocaine and ketamine possession for sale or supply

Aaron Kennedy, 26, of Killowen, Rhode, is charged with possessing cocaine and ketamine for sale or supply to others, an offence allegedly committed at Clonmore, Edenderry, County Offaly, on 23 August 2024. Detective Garda Joseph Bradley gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning him, and the suspected drugs were valued at about €4,000. He is also charged with simple possession of the same drugs. He appeared before Tullamore District Court, where the defence sought a Forensic Science Ireland certificate. Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail to 9 April, when a guilty plea or a hearing date will be set.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Mar
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Cocaine and ketamine were allegedly possessed for sale or supply to others.
Where
The offence was allegedly committed at Clonmore, Edenderry, County Offaly.
When
The offence was allegedly committed on 23 August 2024.
Other details
  • The accused is Aaron Kennedy, 26, of Killowen, Rhode.
  • Kennedy made no reply when cautioned.
  • The approximate total value of the suspected drugs was €4,000.
  • Court reports of the appearance were published on 8 March 2025 and 16 March 2025.
Charges
  • Kennedy is charged with possession of cocaine and ketamine for sale or supply.
  • Kennedy is also charged with simple possession of cocaine and ketamine.
Investigation
Detective Garda Joseph Bradley gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning Kennedy.
In court
  • Kennedy appeared before Tullamore District Court after being charged, before Judge Andrew Cody.
  • The defence sought a certificate from Forensic Science Ireland.
  • Judge Cody remanded Kennedy on continuing bail to 9 April, when a guilty plea or a hearing date will be set.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCocaine and ketamine were allegedly possessed for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence was allegedly committed at Clonmore, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence allegedly took place at Clonmore, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence was allegedly committed on 23 August 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence allegedly took place on 23 August 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Joseph Bradley gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning Kennedy. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Joseph Bradley gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeKennedy is also charged with simple possession of cocaine and ketamine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with possession for sale or supply and also with simple possession of cocaine and ketamine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtAaron Kennedy appeared before Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence sought a certificate from Forensic Science Ireland. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded Kennedy on continuing bail to 9 April. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Tullamore District Court after being charged. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody remanded him on continuing bail to appear again on 9 April. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherKennedy made no reply when cautioned. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe approximate total value of the suspected drugs was €4,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused made no reply when cautioned. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 16 Mar2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man appears in court on cocaine and ketamine charges

    First report of the Tullamore District Court appearance; Kennedy is charged with possession for sale or supply and simple possession, and his next date is 9 April.

    accused, Aaron Kennedy, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Kennedy
  2. 7 Mar2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    Offaly man on cocaine and ketamine charges

    Court appearance report at Tullamore District Court. Adds that Kennedy is also charged with simple possession of cocaine and ketamine, that the suspected drugs were valued at about €4,000, that the defence sought a Forensic Science Ireland certificate, and that he was remanded on continuing bail to 9 April, when a guilty plea or a hearing date will be set.

    accused, Aaron Kennedy, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Kennedy