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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10351Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Offaly · 4 Feb 2026

Tullamore man accused of drugs worth over €4,800 and other offences remanded on bail

Gardaí in Tullamore, Co Offaly, estimate that drugs allegedly held by 22-year-old Josh Rigney were worth over €4,800. He was charged with having drugs at his Church View address on February 4, 2026, for sale or supply. He also faces charges of public order offences on December 21, and of drug possession and obstructing a garda on December 26, and has been summonsed for drug possession on July 19. At Tullamore District Court, Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail to March 18, and he has not yet pleaded guilty.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Josh Rigney, a 22-year-old man from Tullamore, was charged with having drugs at his own address for sale or supply to others.
Where
The drugs charge relates to his address in Church View, Tullamore.
When
The drugs charge refers to February 4, 2026.
Weapon
Gardaí estimate the alleged drugs were worth over €4,800.
Charges
  • Rigney is accused of public order offences at O'Connor Square, Tullamore, on December 21.
  • Rigney is accused of drug possession and obstructing a garda at Market Square, Tullamore, on December 26.
  • Rigney has been summonsed for alleged drug possession at William Street, Tullamore, on July 19.
In court
  • The charges and summons were heard at Tullamore District Court, where Sergeant Richard Thornton sought a remand of up to six weeks for directions from the DPP.
  • Defence solicitor Patrick Martin sought disclosure of evidence, and Rigney is not yet pleading guilty.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody remanded Rigney on continuing bail to appear again on March 18.
Other details
  • All charges and the summons are allegations and have not been proven in court.
  • The first report of the case was published by offalyexpress.ie on February 20, 2026, and updated on March 24, 2026.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeRigney was charged with having drugs at his own address on February 4 for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeRigney is accused of public order offences at O'Connor Square, Tullamore, on December 21. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeRigney is accused of drug possession and obstructing a garda at Market Square, Tullamore, on December 26. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeRigney has been summonsed for alleged drug possession at William Street, Tullamore, on July 19. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe charges and a summons were heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtSergeant Thornton sought a remand of up to six weeks for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtDefence solicitor Patrick Martin sought disclosure of evidence, and Rigney is not yet pleading guilty. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody remanded Rigney on continuing bail to appear again on March 18. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí estimated the alleged drugs were worth over €4,800. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Mar2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly gardai say man had illegal drugs worth over €4,800

    First report of this case: court appearance of Josh Rigney at Tullamore District Court, with charges covering drugs for sale or supply, public order offences, drug possession, obstructing a garda and a summons for drug possession.

    accused, Josh Rigney, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Josh Rigney