Woman found with cannabis at her home in Mayo awaits sentencing

Cannabis with a street value of almost €1,800 was found at the home of a Belmullet woman who had 'no previous involvement' with drugs.

Ciara Fitzpatrick, aged 41, of The Moorings, American Street, Belmullet, pleaded guilty at the local district court to possessing the drugs.

Garda Inspector Dermot Butler told the court that gardaí carried out a search of the defendant’s residence on May 28, 2024, and found cannabis resin with a street value of €39.34.

Fitzpatrick then handed over a bag containing a larger quantity of the drug.

Upon further analysis, it was found to be 299.89 grams with a street value of €1,799.37.

Inspector Butler said Fitzpatrick was cooperative with the gardaí.

She has no previous convictions.

Solicitor Mr. Gary Mulchrone said his client had no previous involvement with drugs and has had no further involvement since this incident.

A hair follicle sample was tested and was negative for all substances.

Adjourning the matter to April 8 next, Judge Sandra Murphy said a probation report was appropriate before sentencing due to the value of the drugs involved.

* Published under the Local Court Reporting Scheme