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Case No. 23075Drug offence · Co. Laois · 15 Jan 2025

Woman charged over alleged drug smuggling into Portlaoise Prison

Kadie McCarthy, 20, of Dublin 15, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 25 October 2026 accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply and bringing drugs into Portlaoise Prison on 15 January 2025. The case was adjourned to 16 November 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is Kadie McCarthy, 20, of Churchwell Gardens, Belmayne, Coolock, Dublin 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe court was told the drugs were allegedly worth €7,900. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 15 January 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of bringing drugs into Portlaoise Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Kevin Purcell said the woman made no reply when charged and there was no objection to bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Gubbins adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 16 November. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly tried to smuggle drugs into Portlaoise Prison

    First court appearance; case adjourned to 16 November 2026 after Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested a letter from the DPP given the alleged €7,900 value of the drugs.

    accused, Kadie McCarthy, 20, female, named, irish (judged from name)Kadie McCarthy