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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8043Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 17 Dec 2025

Woman accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise

Niamh Delaney (33), a woman of 7 Clonroosk View, Portlaoise, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at her address on 17 December 2025. On 13 September 2026 she appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the alleged value of the drugs was €1,125. Judge Andrew Gubbins accepted jurisdiction, ordered disclosure, and granted legal aid. The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 2 November, the latest development in the reports.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Niamh Delaney, a woman aged 33, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at her address at 7 Clonroosk View, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 17 December 2025.
Cause
The charge is possession of drugs for sale or supply.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the alleged value of the drugs was €1,125.
Charges
Niamh Delaney is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at her address.
In court
  • She appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, reported on 13 September 2026.
  • Judge Andrew Gubbins accepted jurisdiction, ordered disclosure, and granted legal aid.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 2 November.
Other details
Solicitor Philip Meagher said the client was not working and requested legal aid.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence happened at her address in Clonroosk View, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence happened on 17 December 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the alleged value of the drugs was €1,125. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeNiamh Delaney is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at her address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtShe appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction and ordered disclosure. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 2 November. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the client was not working and requested legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman allegedly had drugs for sale or supply in Laois

    Court appearance report. Adds the alleged drug value of €1,125, the judge accepting jurisdiction, legal aid being granted, and the adjournment to 2 November.

    accused, Niamh Delaney, 33, female, named, irish (judged from name)Niamh Delaney