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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8639Possession of cannabis for sale or supply · Co. Dublin · 10 Jul 2026

Woman charged over cannabis at Mountjoy Prison granted bail

Ann O'Rourke, a 46-year-old woman, was arrested at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin on 10 July 2026 and charged with possessing cannabis herb for sale or supply. On 11 July she appeared before Judge John Hughes at Dublin District Court, where gardaí first objected to bail and then agreed to her consenting to bail under strict conditions. The judge imposed a 1km exclusion zone around all Irish prisons, and she was remanded on bail to appear again on 4 September, when no plea has yet been entered.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Ann O'Rourke, 46, was charged with possessing cannabis herb for sale or supply at Mountjoy Prison.
Where
The arrest was made at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin.
When
The charge was brought on 10 July 2026, and the court appearance was on 11 July 2026.
Charges
She made no reply when charged and has not yet entered a plea.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the case.
Investigation
The value of the alleged drug seizure was not stated in the court report.
In court
  • She appeared before Judge John Hughes at Dublin District Court and was unrepresented because of an ongoing industrial dispute affecting legal aid solicitors.
  • Garda Rachel Smith initially objected to bail, then agreed that she would consent to bail if strict conditions were imposed.
  • The judge imposed a 1km exclusion zone around all Irish prisons, which applies unless the court sanctions an application to visit someone in prison custody.
Sentence
She was remanded on bail to appear again at court on 4 September.
Other details
She must sign on once a week at her local garda station and provide a contact phone number.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe arrest was made at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged with possessing cannabis herb for sale or supply at the prison. (rte.ie)
  • courtShe appeared before Judge John Hughes at Dublin District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtGardaí initially objected to bail. (rte.ie)
  • courtGardaí agreed she would consent to bail if strict conditions were imposed. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge imposed a 1km exclusion zone around all Irish prisons. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe 1km restriction applies unless the court sanctions an application to visit someone in prison custody. (rte.ie)
  • courtShe was remanded on bail to appear again on 4 September. (rte.ie)
  • otherShe has not yet entered a plea, and the value of the alleged drug seizure was not stated. (rte.ie)
  • otherShe must sign on once a week at her local garda station and provide a contact phone number. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jul2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Woman facing cannabis charge ordered to avoid prisons

    Adds the court appearance, the bail terms including the 1km prison exclusion zone, and the next court date of 4 September.

    accused, Ann O'Rourke, 46, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ann O'Rourke