Ireland Case No. 11714Possession of cannabis and obstructing a garda · Co. Offaly
Uncle of Offaly arson victim fined for cannabis and garda obstruction offences
Dylan Farrell pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to possessing cannabis and obstructing a garda during a drugs search. He was fined €500 for the obstruction offence and the drugs charge was taken into consideration.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced19 Dec
2 reports
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports21 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereDylan Farrell lives on Killane Drive in Edenderry. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe obstruction charge involved Farrell fleeing on foot. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- chargeFarrell pleaded guilty to two charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeOne charge alleged possession of cannabis at Killane Drive on October 21, 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe other charge alleged that Farrell obstructed a garda during a drugs search at Greenwood Park in Edenderry on May 30, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeFarrell pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis at Killane Drive on October 21, 2020. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeFarrell pleaded guilty to obstructing or impeding a garda during a drugs search at Greenwood Park in Edenderry on May 30, 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtFarrell appeared at Tullamore District Court on a Wednesday. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe prosecution was re-entering a case after Farrell failed to comply with a community service order. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a €500 fine for the obstruction offence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge ordered Farrell to pay €1,000 to the Society of St Vincent de Paul. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe cannabis possession charge was taken into consideration. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceAfter the payment, the judge applied the Probation Act instead of the community service order. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Cody fined Farrell €500 for the obstruction offence. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceFarrell was ordered to pay €1,000 to the Society of St Vincent de Paul. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceAfter the €1,000 was paid, the judge applied the Probation Act instead of the community service order. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherFarrell had €60 worth of cannabis. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- otherIn March 2024 Farrell had been ordered to complete 240 hours of community service. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherFarrell had completed no community service hours and had been living in the Isle of Man. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherFarrell had travelled from the Isle of Man for the funeral of his nephew. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Dec2025Uncle of Offaly boy killed in arson attack fined for drugs offence
Court case against Dylan Farrell, uncle of Tadgh Farrell, over two earlier drugs-related charges. The article mentions the Edenderry firebomb only as background and does not report on that incident.
convicted, Dylan Farrell, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Farrell - 19 Dec2025Uncle of Offaly boy killed in arson attack fined for drugs offence
Adds the court details: the 240-hour community service order from March 2024 was not completed, Farrell had been living in the Isle of Man, he paid €1,000 to St Vincent de Paul, and the judge then applied the Probation Act. The cannabis offence is dated 21 October 2020 at Killane Drive.
convicted, Dylan Farrell, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Farrell