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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9021Possession of cocaine · Co. Limerick

Woman fined €100 for cocaine possession

Melita Galvin, a 34-year-old woman from Ballynanty, Limerick, was found in possession of €100 worth of cocaine when Gardaí searched her; the date of the offence is not given. She pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine before Judge Patricia Harney at Limerick District Court. The judge imposed a €100 fine, as reported on 18 June 2026, and the court heard she is in custody on a different matter with release due in October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
Melita Galvin, a 34-year-old woman, was found in possession of €100 worth of cocaine.
Where
Her address is given as 106 Shanabooley Road, Ballynanty, Limerick.
When
The date of the offence is not given in the articles.
Investigation
Gardaí found the cocaine when they searched her.
Charges
She pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine.
In court
The case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Patricia Harney.
Sentence
Judge Harney imposed a fine of €100 for possession of the drug, described as a like-for-like penalty.
Other details
  • She has 40 previous convictions, mainly for breaches of the Public Order Act, and none for drug-related offences.
  • She is in custody on a different matter and serving a sentence with a release date in October 2026.
  • The case was reported by the Limerick Post on 18 June 2026.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman was found in possession of €100 worth of cocaine. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found the cocaine when they searched her. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeShe pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Patricia Harney. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Harney imposed a fine of €100 for possession of the drug. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherShe has 40 previous convictions, mainly for breaches of the Public Order Act, and none for drug offences. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherShe is in custody on a different matter and serving a sentence with a release date in October. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2026
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Like-for-like penalty for cocaine possession

    Reports the guilty plea, the €100 fine and the accused's previous convictions and current custody. The date of the offence is not given.

    convicted, Melita Galvin, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Melita Galvin