Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10329Drug supply and possession · Co. Limerick

Roscrea man given suspended sentence over drugs found in schoolbag in Limerick

Fintan Marshall, 37, of Roscrea, Tipperary, was arrested after gardaí stopped his car at Arthur's Quay, Limerick city, on October 12, 2023, and found a schoolbag containing a tick-list of names and illegal drugs. He pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Court to supply and sale of drugs and possession of drugs. The judge gave him credit for his early guilty plea and imposed a two-year sentence for supply and sale and an eight-month sentence for possession, both described as fully suspended. The sentence was reported in March 2026, and no later development is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A schoolbag containing a tick-list of names and illegal drugs was found in the accused's car.
  • The drugs had a street value of over €5,500 according to the article body, while the headline gives €5,000.
Where
The incident took place at Arthur's Quay, Limerick city.
When
The incident took place on October 12, 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí stopped the accused's vehicle, and he threw a schoolbag into the back of the car.
Charges
  • Fintan Marshall was arrested on suspicion of sale and supply of drugs.
  • He pleaded guilty to supply and sale of drugs and possession of drugs.
In court
The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court, where the judge gave him credit for his early guilty plea.
Sentence
The judge imposed a two-year sentence for supply and sale and an eight-month sentence for possession, both described as fully suspended.
Other details
  • Fintan Marshall, 37, of Roscrea, Tipperary, is the accused.
  • He told gardaí that he owed €2,000.
  • He has previous convictions, including two for possession of drugs.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA schoolbag was found to contain a tick-list of names and illegal drugs with a street value of over €5,500. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped the vehicle and the man threw a schoolbag into the back of the car. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested on suspicion of sale and supply of drugs. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to supply and sale of drugs and possession of drugs. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge gave him credit for his early guilty plea. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a fully suspended two-year sentence for supply and sale of drugs and an eight-month sentence for possession. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe told gardaí that he owed €2,000. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe has a number of previous convictions, including two for possession of drugs. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Mar2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Tick-list and €5,000 of drugs found by gardaí in schoolbag at Arthur's Quay, Limerick city

    Sentencing report at Limerick Circuit Court: a schoolbag containing a tick-list and drugs worth over €5,500 was found after gardaí stopped the accused's car; fully suspended sentences imposed.

    convicted, Fintan Marshall, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Fintan Marshall