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Case No. 13564Possession of drugs · Co. Offaly · 19 Dec 2024

Tullamore man fined for drugs possession

On 19 December 2024, Garda Mark McCallon stopped Alan O'Brien at Park Avenue, Tullamore, County Offaly, after seeing him act suspiciously, and found him to have €80 worth of drugs. The sources give his age as 19 in one place and 41 in another, as stated by his solicitor. He appeared at Tullamore District Court, where he admitted the drugs were for his own use, and Judge Andrew Cody fined him €400 and gave him six months to pay, as reported on 3 June 2025.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced3 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
Alan O'Brien was found to have €80 worth of drugs on him.
Where
He was stopped at Park Avenue, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
  • He was stopped on 19 December 2024.
  • The Offaly Express reported the sentencing on 3 June 2025, saying it took place at the previous Wednesday's sitting.
Investigation
Garda Mark McCallon saw him acting suspiciously and stopped him.
Other details
  • The article introduction gives his age as 19, while his solicitor said he was 41 years old.
  • He had three previous convictions, for possession of knives in 2013 and for abusive and threatening behaviour.
Charges
He appeared before Tullamore District Court for possession of drugs.
In court
  • He admitted the drugs were for his own use.
  • His solicitor, Aisling Maloney, spoke on his behalf at the sitting.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody fined him €400 and gave him six months to pay.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was found to have €80 worth of drugs on him. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereHe was stopped at Park Avenue, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenHe was stopped on 19 December 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Mark McCallon saw him acting suspiciously and stopped him. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe admitted the drugs were for his own use. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody fined him €400 and gave him six months to pay. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had three previous convictions for possession of knives in 2013 and for abusive and threatening behaviour. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jun2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Tullamore man fined for drugs offences at district court

    Court report on a fine for drugs possession at Tullamore District Court, sitting the previous Wednesday; the article gives the stop location, the drugs value, the admission of personal use, the fine and the previous convictions.

    convicted, Alan O'Brien, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan O'Brien