Ireland Two men sent forward to circuit court over drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington
Anthony Quinn, 33, and Aaron Kilpatrick, 30, are accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington, Co. Laois. Quinn is accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply at an apartment above Rhythm n Booze on Spa Street on October 14, 2022, and is further charged in connection with Camira, Mountmellick; Kilpatrick is accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply at the same Spa Street apartment on October 10, 2022. Each man was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court. On January 16, 2024, Judge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid, with two counsel for Quinn and one for Kilpatrick, and sent both men forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Anthony Quinn, 33, and Aaron Kilpatrick, 30, are accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at Spa Street, Portarlington, and at Camira, Mountmellick.
- When
- The alleged offences took place on October 10 and October 14, 2022.
- Charges
- Quinn is accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply at an apartment above Rhythm n Booze on Spa Street on October 14, 2022.
- Quinn is further accused of allowing a premises to be unlawfully used for the production or preparation of a controlled drug at Spa Street on October 14, 2022.
- Quinn is further charged with possessing cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply at Camira, Mountmellick, on October 14, 2022.
- Kilpatrick is accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply at the same Spa Street apartment on October 10, 2022.
- Investigation
- A solicitor applied for legal aid for one senior and one junior counsel for Quinn.
- In court
- Each man was served with a book of evidence at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
- Judge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid for two counsel for Quinn and sent him forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 16, 2024.
- Judge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid with one counsel for Kilpatrick, who faced fewer charges, and sent him forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 16, 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe men are accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA solicitor applied for legal aid for one senior and one junior counsel for Quinn. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeQuinn is accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply at an apartment above Rhythm n Booze on Spa Street, Portarlington, on October 14, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeQuinn is further accused of allowing a premises to be unlawfully used for the production or preparation of a controlled drug at Spa Street on October 14, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeQuinn is further charged with possessing cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply at Camira, Mountmellick, on October 14, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeKilpatrick is accused of possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply at the same Spa Street apartment on October 10, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtEach man was served with a book of evidence at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid for two counsel for Quinn and sent him forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on January 16. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid with one counsel for Kilpatrick, who faced fewer charges, and sent him forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 16. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Jan2024Allegedly had drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington.
Reports the Portlaoise District Court hearing in which Quinn and Kilpatrick were sent forward for trial. The alleged offences took place at Spa Street, Portarlington, on October 10 and October 14, 2022, and at Camira, Mountmellick. The Quinn charges here are from 2022 and do not match the 2024 Quinn cases in the list.
accused, Anthony Quinn, 33, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Quinnaccused, Aaron Kilpatrick, 30, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Kilpatrick