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Case No. 19753Drugs offence (possession of cannabis for sale or supply) · Co. Laois · 17 Aug 2023

Woman charged with possessing €61,000 of cannabis in Portlaoise

Casey O'Neill, a 20-year-old woman with an address at 74 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, is accused of possessing cannabis valued at €61,000 for sale or supply, with the alleged offence taking place on 17 August 2023. Gardaí said the drugs were found in a house. She appeared in court and was charged, and her solicitor, Aonghus McCarthy, requested legal aid. With consent, Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 15 January 2024, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 20-year-old woman, Casey O'Neill, appeared in court charged with possessing drugs worth €61,000.
Where
The accused has an address at 74 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
  • The alleged offence took place on 17 August 2023.
  • The first report of the case is dated 22 September 2023 in the article header and 24 September 2023 in its published byline.
Investigation
Gardaí said the drugs were found in a house and were valued at €61,000.
Charges
The accused is charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply at her address.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for the case to be adjourned to the new year.
  • Solicitor Aonghus McCarthy said there was consent to an adjournment to the new year.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 15 January 2024.
Other details
  • The solicitor requested legal aid for the accused.
  • The accused worked part time as a sales assistant and lived at home with her parents.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman appeared in court charged with possessing drugs worth €61,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused has an address at 74 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 17 August 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the drugs were found in a house and valued at €61,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe woman is accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda sergeant asked for the case to be adjourned to the new year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor said there was consent to an adjournment to the new year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 15 January 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor requested legal aid for the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused worked part time as a sales assistant and lived at home with her parents. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly had drugs valued at €61,000 in Portlaoise

    First report of this case. Gives the charge, the alleged value of the drugs, the court adjournment to 15 January 2024 and personal background from the defence solicitor.

    accused, Casey O'Neill, 20, female, named, irish (judged from name)Casey O'Neill