Longford man who pleaded guilty to cannabis possession facing sentence hearing

A defendant who pleaded guilty to being in possession of cannabis for sale or supply will return before Longford Circuit Court in May.

Trevor Kelly (41) of 16 Ardeevan, Longford initially came before Judge Bernadette Owens in the District Court last Tuesday.

Also read: Man who appeared at Longford Circuit Court receives suspended sentence for 'horrendous' Christmas Day beating

Sergeant Enda Daly said the DPP consented to send the matter forward to be heard in Longford Circuit Criminal Court.

Solicitor Bríd Mimnagh made a legal aid application for one counsel. Judge Owens issued the defendant with an alibi warning and sent the matter forward to the Circuit Court on the defendant's own bond of €300.

Also read: Man convicted of falsely imprisoning Kevin Lunney ordered to pay State’s costs in his failed appeal

When the matter came before Judge Kenneth Connolly in the Circuit Court later that day it was stated that Mr Kelly pleaded guilty to being in possession of drugs for sale or supply following a Garda search operation in Longford one and a half years ago.

He was arraigned at last week's sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court and admitted having cannabis for sale or supply at his home address on May 23, 2023.

Also read: Busted: Longford Gardaí seize cocaine following searches of two properties

The defendant was also arraigned and pleaded guilty to a charge of being in possession of cannabis on the same date and at the same location.

Counsel for the defendant, Kieran Collins BL, told Judge Kenneth Connolly Mr Kelly has “no previous convictions and a full employment history”.

Also read: 'You are denying me my human rights': Strokestown convict dismisses legal team and walks out of dock moments before sentence appeal

Mr Kelly was remanded on bail for his sentencing hearing on May 7, 2025.