Eight local men guilty of various drug offences
JUDGE Brian O’Shea generated more than €1,000 in contributions for the Cornmarket Project as first time drug offenders volunteered to pay up rather than incur convictions.
Samuel Fidler (21) from Ash House, Glendoyne, Courtown, came to court ready to stump up €300 for Cornmarket. The scaffolder who hopes to travel to Canada was caught with €100 worth of cocaine on Fort Road. ‘You have had a narrow escape today,’ the judge told him.
Tony Larkin (21) of 3 Oakwood, Ramstown, Gorey, was found to have €20 worth of cannabis herb at Gorey Main Street on May 2. He was of limited means, his solicitor pleaded, but he was prepared to pay €150 by March 18
Kevin Behan (27) of 13 Willow Park, Gorey, had €120 worth of cocaine at Centenary Place on January 19. The court was told that he had €150 ready to hand over and that he had a job lined up in Canada. The judge confirmed that the money should go to Cornmarket.
Conal Sheridan (27) of 62 Hazelwood, Gorey, agreed to find €150 by February. He had €60 worth of cannabis herb in Hazelwood on April 30 earlier this year.
Ross Wade (22) from Kyle, Oulart, had an opportunity to go to the United States. He had €10 worth of cannabis seized by gardaí at Esmonde Street on April 17 and his travel prospects were preserved as he undertook to make a €100 donation.
Dylan O’Connor (20) of 43 Sean Doire, Gorey, had €10 of cannabis at Gorey Town Park on March 12. He pleaded guilty and agreed to make a €150 donation by February 19.
James Power (31) of 22 Springdale Park, Clonattin village, Gorey, was found to have cannabis in two forms to a total value of €40 in Hunter’s Green on February 27. He indicated that €200 will be forthcoming by February 19.
Gavin O’Sullivan (35) of 25 Sean Browne Court in Enniscorthy flew home from Canada to plead guilty to possession of €20 worth of cannabis resin confiscated from him in Templeshannon on February 26. He was willing to pay €150 to the Cornmarket Project.
The eight cases, all brought against male defendants, raised a total of €1,350 for the drug treatment programme.