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Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Man charged in connection with seizure of cannabis worth €1.6million
The matter was adjourned to August 13 for DPP directions with the accused to appear via video link from Cloverhill Prison The drugs were seized after a van was intercepted in Ballycarney, Co. Wexford, on Friday, July 18 Vincent Fanning (46) of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Wexford, was before Wexford District Court on Tuesday, July 22 2025. Fanning was previously charged before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday, July 20 in connection with the seizure of €1.6m worth of cannabis, at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on July 18. The Gardaí confirmed that directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are still awaited. The matter was adjourned to August 13 for DPP directions with the accused to appear via video link from Cloverhill Prison. Funded by the Court Reporting Scheme The drugs were seized after a van was intercepted in Ballycarney, Co. Wexford, on Friday, July 18 News in 90 Seconds - July 22nd
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man appears before court charged in connection with €1.6m drugs haul in Wexford
A 46-year-old man charged in connection with a €1.6m drugs haul in County Wexford appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court Sunday afternoon. Fintan Fanning of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, came before Judge Kevin Staunton. Fanning was charged with on July 18 at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, he had in his possession a controlled drug, namely Cannabis, for the purpose of selling or supply to another in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 and 2019 under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1972. Herbal cannabis worth an estimated €1.6m was seized at Tincurry, Ballycarney, on Friday last following a targeted joint operation involving An Garda Siochana and Revenue's Customs Service. In the course of a joint operation conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and Revenue Officers, a van was intercepted by Gardai in Ballycarney, Wexford, on Friday last, July 18. During the search of the van, approximately 80 kilos of herbal cannabis was discovered with an estimated street value of €1.6m (pending analysis). The accused was arrested at the scene and was detained for questioning under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. The accused appeared in court wearing a grey tracksuit, with slight beard, and heavy tattooing around the neck area. He said close to his lawyer during the hearing which lasted less than ten minutes. Det. Garda Dean Healy told Judge Stauntion that on July 19 he arrested the accused and charged him as set out on the charge sheet. He arrested the accused at 15.56 and charged him at 16.03. When the charge was put to the acused he made 'no comment' said Det. Healy. Defence Counsel, Craig Phillips, B.L. instructed by Eoin O'Sullivan, Solicitor, said there would be no application for bail. He applied for free legal aid but no statement of means is yet available to the court, but would be provided at a later date. Sergt. Stephen Ennis told the court he would be seeking a remand in custody to appear before Wexford District Court on Tuesday next via video link. Judge Staunton said he would grant free legal aid subject to a statement of means being made available to the court. Judge Staunton remanded the accused, as requested, in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link on Tuesday night. Following the short hearing the accused was escorted from the court by two Gardaí. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
RTÉ News
4 days ago
- RTÉ News
Man charged over €1.6m cannabis seizure in Co Wexford
A 46-year-old man has been charged in connection with a €1.6m drugs haul in Co Wexford. Fintan Fanning of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court. Mr Fanning was charged with possession of a controlled drug for the purpose of selling or supply to another in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 and 2019 under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1972 at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, on 18 July. Det Gda Dean Healy gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of Mr Fanning. Defence Counsel Craig Phillips BL, instructed by solicitor Eoin O'Sullivan, said there would be no application for bail and applied for free legal aid. Judge Staunton said he would grant free legal aid, subject to a statement of means being made available to the court. Judge Staunton remanded the accused in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link on Tuesday night.
Irish Independent
27-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Wexford District Court round-up: Drug driving, business failing to keep staff records and threats to kill among cases heard
Drug Driving and Possession of Drugs Timothy Curry (30) previously of 3 Aldercourt, Ferns, Wexford, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs and drug driving at Gorey District Court on June 26. The court heard that on March 24 2023 Garda McRory carried out a search warrant at the mobile home of Curry in Morristown, Kilmuckridge. Gardaí discovered cocaine to the value of €113, cannabis herb to the value of €140, and diazepam tablets to the value of €9. A search of the accused's apartment was then carried out where a further €80 of cannabis was discovered. Curry was also before the court in relation to no insurance and two instances of drug driving which Judge Kevin Staunton indicated 'speak for themselves' and Garda evidence was not given in relation to these matters. Donna Kelly BL told the court that in March 2023 the defendant's father had passed away and he was in a downward spiral at the time as it had a significant impact on him and his life. Ms. Kelly BL stated Curry works in construction and has a 13-year-old son and is aware that a driving disqualification will impact his day to day life. In circumstances where Curry has not come to Gardaí attention since Ms. Kelly BL asked the court to consider probation. Judge Kevin Staunton remarked that all of the drug possession charges relate to one specific date and noted that it was 'unsatisfactory' to be dealing with charges from March 2023 in June 2025. He applied the Probation Act in relation to the possession of cocaine and the possession of cannabis and diazepam were taken into consideration. Curry received a one-year ban for the drug driving incident of December 14 2021 and a two-year ban for drug driving on February 4 2023, a further two-year ban was then imposed for driving without insurance. Business Failed to Keep Time Records The court heard that a 'prep and go' meal company in Enniscorthy was not keeping correct time records of its employees. The owner of the company, Daniel Lane of Duffy Gate, Enniscorthy, Wexford, was not present in court for the hearing of the case. Evidence was given by a former workplace commissions inspector, Bernie Shelley, that on March 11 2023 she carried out an inspection of the sole trader where it was discovered that Lane had failed to keep records of the hours worked by the employees. There was no reply to the initial letter and reminder letters Ms. Shelley sent the accused instructing him to remedy the issue. The company came to her attention again on June 5 2024 when an employee submitted a complaint that they did not receive the correct annual leave. A further compliance notice issued for the employee to have their annual leave compensated which also went ignored. Judge Staunton ordered the accused pay a €2,500 fine with four months to pay. Road Traffic Matters A bench warrant was issued for Martin Patrick O'Brien (37) of 12 Nolan's Lawn, Enniscorthy, Wexford, for sentencing in relation to no insurance. O'Brien was driving on the Old Dublin Road on November 18 2024 when he was stopped by Garda Brophy for no insurance. The accused made admissions at the time and the vehicle was seized. Judge Staunton convicted O'Brien and issued a bench warrant for his sentencing. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more A Kildare woman plead guilty to drug driving. The court heard that Paloma Dos Santos Rodrigues (33) of 1 Abbey Court, Castledermot, Kildare, was stopped driving on the N80 Carrickduff on May 28 2024 where she carried out a fluid test that proved positive for cannabis. Garda Nolan confirmed Santos has no previous convictions. Judge Staunton stated that the accused 'made an error in judgement' and that people have not yet grasped the amount of time that drugs will stay in your system. The Judge imposed the minimum sentence of a one year disqualification. Bench Warrants A bench warrant was issued for Keith Hall (23) of 12 Kiezer House, High Street, Waterford, in relation to multiple road traffic matters including no NCT, no licence, no insurance, no L plates, and driving unaccompanied. There were also multiple bench warrants issued in the civil list under failure to comply: Shane Byrne of Inch, Blackwater, Enniscorthy, Wexford. John Travers of Ballinaslaney, Enniscorthy, Wexford. Sam Duggan of 48 Strandfield Manor, Spawell Road, Wexford. Anthony Dempsey of 26 Riverside, Ballinakill Downs, Waterford. Lisa Byrne of 52 Parnell Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. Road traffic matters There were three road traffic matters heard before Judge John King at Wexford District Court on June 16. A New Ross man was involved in a road traffic collision where he admitted to having no insurance. Raivis Komarovs (38) of Knockroe, New Ross, Wexford was involved in a car crash on January 4 2025 in New Ross where he admitted to not having insurance when Gardai attended, he was also charged with driving without L plates. Ravis was fined €500 with three months to pay and was also disqualified from driving for a period of two years. John Byrne (44) of Apartment 15, Millwood, Bunclody, Wexford, was charged with a speeding offence. On December 18 2024 Byrne was travelling 124km on the N25 to New Ross which is a 100km road. The court heard the accused has sixteen previous convictions, nine of which are road traffic related. Byrne was fined €400 with two months to pay. Edward Kehoe (63) of Fern Hallow, Clonleigh, Wexford, was before the court on speeding charges. Mr. Kehoe was travelling on the R731 on November 3 2024 at 91km when this is an 80km road. Kehoe has no previous convictions and was fined €200 with two months to pay. Public Order Shane Breen (38) of 3 Saint Joseph's Park, Marshalstown, Enniscorthy, was before Gorey District Court on June 18 on public order offences. Breen has 22 previous convictions, 19 of which are road traffic related. The court heard Breen was co-operative at the time of his arrest and Judge O'Connell fined €100 with three months to pay. An Enniscorthy man was charged with public order offences. Keith Murphy (33) of 10 Cluain Aiteann, Bree, Enniscorthy, Wexford, pleaded guilty to a public order offences on April 3 2025 where Murphy was alleged to be standing on a public road with no shirt on and shouting obscenities at Gardai. The court heard that on the day the accused was arguing with his partner and had drank too much. Murphy apologised for his actions. He has no previous convictions and in circumstances where Judge O'Connell remarked that his actions were 'very stupid' the accused was ordered to pay a €300 donation to Saint Vincent de Paul. The matter was adjourned to September 11 for payment to be made. Threat to Kill An Enniscorthy man was before the court to receive directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Pavlo Khlopov (32) of 4 Rectory Road, Enniscorthy, Wexford, was before the court on charges of a threat to kill. It was alleged that on January 1 2025 the Gardai were called to a house in Enniscorthy were the tenant was intoxicated. The court heard that an argument had broken out and Khlopov had pinned the tenant to a couch and held a knife to his face while making threats to kill him. The DPP directed summary disposal meaning the matter can be dealt with within the District Court and Judge O'Connell accepted jurisdiction. The matter has been adjourned to September 11 for the accused to plead guilty or to fix a date for hearing. Book of Evidence A book of evidence was served on co-accused Aivis Fadejevs (39) of 53 Bar an Ard, Coolcotts, Wexford, and Bobby Kelly (32) of Dooleys B&B, Barrick Street, Wexford when they appeared before Wexford District Court. Fadejevs has been charged with assault and the production of an article in the course of a dispute, whereas Kelly has been charged with assault. Both men were given an alibi warning by Judge Mark O'Connell and appeared at Wexford Circuit Court on June 18. Dog Attack on Neighbour's Cats A man was before Wexford District Court for charges under the control of dogs act. Patrick Murphy (64) of Bushpark, Pallas East, Enniscorthy, Wexford, was on his farm on November 3 2023 with his two German Shepard dogs. The court heard Murphy went to get something from his jeep and when he returned the two dogs were gone. Garda Behan gave evidence that on the day at 11am he received a report from the accused's neighbour that her cats were attacked on her property by the two dogs and one cat was killed. Gerry Flynn, solicitor for the accused, told the court that Murphy is a farmer in a rural area, one of the dogs involved is an older female which is licensed in the name of his son, and the younger male was licensed in his own name. On the morning when Murphy realised the dogs were missing he called the dog warden before finding them on his neighbour's property which is one mile from his own. The defendant apologised to the woman and waited for Gardaí to attend. Since the incident Murphy brought the dogs to the vets who recommended that the animals be split up. He subsequently sold the younger male to a suitable person in Limerick and still has the older female dog. Murphy is a man of no previous convictions and there was also no victim impact statement given to the court. In those circumstances, Judge Mark O'Connell ordered the defendant to pay €150 compensation to the injured party and the matter would then be struck out. Public Order A Dublin man was charged with a public order offence on Trinity Street, Wexford on February 15 2025. At a sitting of Wexford District Court, Garda Moran gave evidence that at approximately 5:45am he witnessed Karl McGurk (40) of 82 Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin, walking unsteady on his feet. Garda Moran told the court he was slurring his words and was highly intoxicated. McGurk has 55 previous convictions, the court was told. Judge O'Connell imposed a fine of €300 with two months to pay. Wayne O'Dwyer (36) of 14 Mountain View, Ballylynch, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary, was also before the court on public order charges. Garda Moran gave evidence that on February 21 2025 he discovered O'Dwyer asleep on South Main Street, Wexford, who was intoxicated at the time. The accused was said to have 29 previous convictions and was cooperative at the time of the arrest. Judge O'Connell imposed a fine of €200 with three months to pay. Road Traffic Matters A New Ross man alleged his wife was driving when his car was detected speeding. Wililam Connors of Stoneview House, New Ross, Wexford, was charged with driving 107km on the R731 Rathnew which is an 80km road. Connors told Wexford District Court that his wife was driving on the day in question and that he had emailed the Gardaí to tell them this. The original fine was €160 but increased as Connors was away on holidays when the original fixed penalty notice was issued. Judge O'Connell imposed the original fine of €160.
Sunday World
08-05-2025
- Sunday World
Gardaí arrest man allegedly brandishing ‘offensive weapon' on busy road
Man (40s) arrested after allegedly brandishing a weapon on busy Wexford road Gardaí rushed to the scene of a potentially serious incident in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after receiving reports of a man brandishing a weapon and behaving in an erratic manner on the main N11 road at Oylegate, Co Wexford. The man reportedly brandished some kind of blade and was on the road, leading motorists to call gardaí shortly after 2 a.m. Wexford Garda Station. News in 90 seconds - 8th May 2025 Aged in his 40s, the accused subsequently got back in his car and travelled as far as the outskirts of Wexford town where several gardaí swooped and arrested him. A garda spokesperson confirmed that 'Gardaí responded to a report of an individual in possession of an offensive weapon on the N11 at Oylegate, Co. Wexford in the early hours of Wednesday, May 7. 'A man in his 40s was subsequently arrested in Wexford town and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. He has since been charged and appeared before Gorey District Court at the 10:30am sitting on May 7. 'As this matter is now before the courts, An Garda Síochána is not in a position to comment further at this time.'
