Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Born

1981, from the ages reported

Offences

Drug offences, Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine)

Where

Co. Limerick

Reporting

5 reports, 25 Nov 2024 to 15 Sep 2026

Outlets

rte.ie, limerickleader.ie, limerickpost.ie, irishmirror.ie

• Keane refused bail and sent for trial over drug charges in Limerick Drug offences · Co. Limerick

  Gardaí seized suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €70,000 at the home of Christy Keane, 65, at Singland Gardens, Singland, Limerick, on 22 November 2024 as part of a planned operation targeting the Keane organised crime group. Keane was initially arrested but released without charge, and was re-arrested on 30 June 2026 and charged on 1 July with three offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Co-accused Stephen McNamara, 44, of Meelick, County Clare, is charged with possession of €492,000 worth of cocaine from the same investigation. The DPP directed both men to face trial at the Special Criminal Court, and Keane was refused bail and remanded in custody on 15 September 2026, while McNamara's bail was continued on a €500 bond.

  In court, 21 Jul 2026Accused · 3 reports
• Keane remanded in Limerick on cocaine possession charges Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) · Co. Limerick

  On 22 November 2024, gardaí seized €560,000 worth of suspected cocaine during searches in Limerick City as part of Operation Tara, including €490,000 from a stopped vehicle and €70,000 from a property search under warrant. Irish man Christy Keane, 65, and Stephen McNamara, 43, were arrested in connection with the seizure. McNamara was charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply and granted bail at Limerick District Court in November 2024, while Keane was initially released without charge but later charged with three drugs offences relating to the €70,000 cocaine found at his home. As of August 2026, Keane was further remanded in custody in Limerick Prison and directed to face trial on indictment before the Special Criminal Court.

  In court, 25 Nov 2024Accused · 2 reports

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 15 Sep2026
   In courtrte.ie, in Keane refused bail and sent for trial over drug charges in Limerick

   Christy Keane refused bail over 'serious' drugs charges

   accused, Stephen McNamara, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen McNamara♂44IE
2. 15 Sep2026
   In courtlimerickleader.ie, in Keane refused bail and sent for trial over drug charges in Limerick

   €70k of suspected cocaine found on bin outside Christy Keane's home, court hears

   accused, Stephen McNamara, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen McNamara♂45IE
3. 15 Sep2026
   In courtlimerickpost.ie, in Keane refused bail and sent for trial over drug charges in Limerick

   Limerick man refused bail and sent for trial on cocaine charges

   accused, Stephen McNamara, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen McNamara♂44IE
4. 25 Nov2024
   In courtirishmirror.ie, in Keane remanded in Limerick on cocaine possession charges

   Landscape gardener played 'significant role' for 'Keane' crime gang, court told

   accused, Stephen McNamara, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen McNamara♂43IE
5. 25 Nov2024
   In courtlimerickpost.ie, in Keane remanded in Limerick on cocaine possession charges

   Court hears landscape gardener charged in connection with €490,000 cocaine haul played ‘significant role’ for crime gang

   accused, Stephen McNamara, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen McNamara♂43IE

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