Ireland Named in reporting
Michael Murphy
Born 1964, from the ages reported. 5 reports across 2 cases, 23 Mar 2025 to 4 Aug 2026
Other people with this name: born between December 1976 and December 1977 (1 case), born between June 1989 and June 1990 (1 case), born between September 1965 and September 1966 (1 case), age not given (1 case)
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Convicted, accused
- Born
- 1964, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) and possession of drugs for sale and supply, Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) for sale or supply
- Where
- Co. Kilkenny, Co. Waterford
- Reporting
- 5 reports, 23 Mar 2025 to 4 Aug 2026
- Outlets
- kilkennypeople.ie, irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com, rte.ie
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Cases
latest first- Man sentenced to 13 years for cocaine possession in Kilkenny Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) and possession of drugs for sale and supply · Co. Kilkenny
On 18 March 2025, Gardaí stopped a heavy goods vehicle on the M9 in Paulstown, County Kilkenny, and discovered 152 kilograms of cocaine worth €10.6 million hidden in a modified compartment behind a refrigeration unit. Michael Murphy, a 61-year-old man from County Waterford, was arrested as the driver and sole occupant of the truck. He was charged with possession of controlled drugs and possession of drugs for sale and supply, and pleaded guilty at Kilkenny Circuit Court in May 2026. In August 2026, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison, with the sentence backdated to March 2025.
Sentenced, 4 Aug 2026Convicted, accused · 3 reports - Businessman Michael Murphy remanded over €10.6 million cocaine seizure in Waterford Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) for sale or supply · Co. Waterford
On 18 March 2025, gardaí intercepted a lorry on the M9 in Co Kilkenny, and 152kg of cocaine, estimated at €10.6 million, was later found in the refrigerated unit of a trailer at Dublin Port. Michael Murphy, a 61-year-old man with an address on the Kilkenny and Waterford border, was arrested, though sources differ on whether this was at 10.30am on 18 March or at 11.02pm the night before court. He was charged with possession of controlled drugs and possession for sale or supply under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, and at a special sitting of Gorey District Court Judge Kevin Staunton refused bail and remanded him in custody to Cork Prison. He is due to appear by video link at Waterford District Court on Tuesday, and no sentence has been reported.
In court, 23 Mar 2025Accused · 2 reports
Timeline
every report naming Michael Murphy, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 4 Aug2026Man discovered in Kilkenny with €10.6 million cocaine stash jailed for 13 yearsconvicted, Michael Murphy, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Murphy
- 15 May2026'Top man' in crime gang had €10.67 million of cocaine at Kilkenny petrol stationaccused, Michael Murphy, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Murphy
- 23 Mar2025Business man, 61, appears in court in connection with €10.6m cocaine seizureaccused, Michael Murphy, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Murphy
- 23 Mar2025Businessman appears in court over €10.6 million cocaine seizureaccused, Michael Murphy, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Murphy
- 23 Mar2025Man, 61, charged following €10.6m cocaine seizureaccused, Michael Murphy, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Murphy
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