Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8100Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 1 Aug 2026

Woman accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise

Amy Rossi (28), a woman of 29 Harpurs Crescent, Portlaoise, Co Laois, is accused of having drugs valued at €7,400 for sale or supply at her address on 1 August 2026. She appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 7 September 2026, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby gave the alleged value and asked for a lengthy adjournment. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 23 November for DPP directions, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A woman is accused of having drugs valued at €7,400 for sale or supply in Portlaoise.
  • The accused is Amy Rossi, a 28-year-old woman.
Where
The accused lives at 29 Harpurs Crescent, Portlaoise, Co Laois, and the alleged offence took place at her address.
When
The alleged offence took place on 1 August 2026.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the alleged value of the drugs was €7,400.
Charges
She is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at her address.
In court
  • She appeared in Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 7 September 2026.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for a lengthy adjournment.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 23 November for DPP directions.
Other details
The case was first reported by Leinster Express on 7 September 2026.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman appeared in court accused of having drugs valued at €7,400 in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused lives at 29 Harpurs Crescent, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 1 August 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the alleged value of the drugs was €7,400. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at her address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for a lengthy adjournment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 23 November for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Sep2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman allegedly had drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise

    First report of this case. It gives the accused's name, age and address, the alleged drug value of €7,400, and the adjournment to 23 November for DPP directions.

    accused, Amy Rossi, 28, female, namedAmy Rossi