Ireland Crime

Named as

Convicted, accused

Born

Between February 1989 and February 1990, from the ages reported

Offences

Possession of drugs for sale or supply

Where

Co. Donegal

Reporting

2 reports, 6 Apr 2022 to 18 Feb 2026

Outlets

donegallive.ie

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• Sentence suspended for man convicted of drug possession in Letterkenny Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Donegal

  Joseph McHugh, a 35- or 36-year-old man from Carrigart, Donegal, was stopped by gardaí in his car near Letterkenny on 9 October 2019, when a search found cocaine valued at about €3,480 and a small amount of cannabis. He was charged with possession and possession with the intent to sell or supply and pleaded guilty at Letterkenny Circuit Court. The judge placed the offence in the mid-range with a five-year starting point but reduced it to two years, which was suspended in its entirety. McHugh was also ordered to sign a €100 bond to keep the peace for two years.

  Sentenced, 18 Feb 2026Convicted, accused · 2 reports

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1. 18 Feb2026
   Sentenceddonegallive.ie, in Sentence suspended for man convicted of drug possession in Letterkenny

   Judge suspends sentence for Carrigart man who sold cocaine to fund house build

   convicted, Joseph McHugh, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph McHugh♂36IE
2. 6 Apr2022
   In courtdonegallive.ie, in Sentence suspended for man convicted of drug possession in Letterkenny

   Donegal man faces drug supply trial

   accused, Joseph McHugh, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph McHugh♂35IE

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