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Case No. 15911Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 3 Sep 2023

Student admits having cocaine for sale or supply at Electric Picnic in Laois

Andreas McKiernan, a 21-year-old man from Gorey, Co Wexford, was stopped at the Electric Picnic in Laois on 3 September 2023 and found to have ten bags of cocaine valued at €700. In October 2024 he admitted having drugs for sale or supply, and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 20 January for finalisation. The judge said she would leave him without a conviction if he donates €2,000 to the court poor box by 20 January 2025, and otherwise he will be convicted and fined €3,000 with six months to pay. The latest development is that this condition has been set and the case has not yet been finalised.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Andreas McKiernan, a 21-year-old man, was stopped at the Electric Picnic and found to have ten bags of cocaine.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the case.
Where
The stop took place at the Electric Picnic in Laois.
When
The offence is dated 3 September 2023.
Other details
  • The defendant is from Gorey, Co Wexford, according to the court report.
  • The defence said the drugs were primarily for his own consumption, with some to be shared with friends, and that there was no sale element.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court the defendant had a good attitude and had never come to garda attention before.
Charges
The defendant admitted having drugs for sale or supply.
In court
The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 20 January for finalisation.
Sentence
  • The judge said she would leave him without a conviction if he donates €2,000 to the court poor box by 20 January 2025.
  • If he does not donate, the judge said he will be convicted and fined €3,000 with six months to pay.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe had ten bags of cocaine valued at €700. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe man was stopped at the Electric Picnic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence is dated 3 September 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe admitted having drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 20 January for finalisation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said she would leave him without a conviction if he donates €2,000 to the court poor box by 20 January 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceIf he does not donate, the judge said he will be convicted and fined €3,000 with six months to pay. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the drugs were primarily for his own consumption and some were to be shared with friends. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said there was no sale element. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had never come to garda attention before. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Student had ten bags of cocaine at Electric Picnic in Laois

    Court report on the admission. The judge said she would leave him without a conviction if he donates €2,000 to the court poor box by 20 January 2025, otherwise he will be convicted and fined €3,000 with six months to pay.

    accused, Andreas McKiernan, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andreas McKiernan