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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14296Assisting drug delivery into prison; possession of cannabis for sale or supply · Co. Dublin

Woman accused of assisting Mountjoy Prison drone cannabis delivery granted bail

Nicola Corcoran is accused of assisting a person who was trying to fly a drone carrying cannabis into Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. She was arrested on a Friday and charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of sale or supply, then appeared before Dublin District Court, as reported on 8 March 2025. Judge Paula Murphy remanded her on €200 bail with no garda objection, on conditions that include staying away from the prison. She is scheduled to appear in court again at a later date and has not yet indicated a plea.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Corcoran is accused of assisting a person attempting to fly a drone containing drugs into the prison.
Where
The drone was to carry cannabis into Mountjoy Prison in Dublin.
Investigation
Corcoran was arrested on a Friday.
Charges
  • Corcoran was charged with possessing cannabis, with an unstated value, for the purpose of sale or supply.
  • The offences are assisting drug delivery into a prison and possession of cannabis for sale or supply.
In court
  • Corcoran appeared before Dublin District Court, and the report was published on 8 March 2025.
  • There were no garda objections to bail.
  • Judge Paula Murphy remanded Corcoran on €200 bail.
  • Bail conditions require Corcoran to sign on weekly at her local garda station, provide her phone number to gardaí, remain contactable, and stay away from the prison and a square area around it.
  • Corcoran is scheduled to appear in court again at a later date.
Other details
  • Corcoran has not yet indicated a plea.
  • Legal aid has been granted.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCorcoran is accused of assisting a person attempting to fly a drone containing drugs into the prison. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe drone was to carry cannabis into Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationCorcoran was arrested on a Friday and then appeared before Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeCorcoran was charged with possessing cannabis with an unstated value for the purpose of sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThere were no garda objections to bail, subject to conditions including staying out of a square area around the prison. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Paula Murphy remanded Corcoran on €200 bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCorcoran must sign on weekly at her local garda station, provide her phone number to gardaí, remain contactable and stay away from the prison. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCorcoran is scheduled to appear in court again at a later date. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCorcoran has not yet indicated a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLegal aid has been granted. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Woman accused of assisting Mountjoy Prison drug drone delivery granted bail

    Reports Corcoran's bail appearance at Dublin District Court, the charges against her, and her bail conditions.

    accused, Nicola Corcoran, 43, female, named, irish (judged from name)Nicola Corcoransuspect