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Cannabis ‘expert’ given final warning at Limerick Newcastle West court

By Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce, Limerick Leader

Inspector Thompson said that Mr Enright was 'cultivating cannabis' in his living space

Cannabis plants valued at €8,000 were found by gardaí in a man’s home in Kilmeedy, Limerick’s Newcastle West District Court heard.

Giving evidence was Prosecuting Inspector Gearóid Thompson, who said that An Garda Síochána were present in the area for another matter when they found the marijauna plants at Mr Enright’s home.

Inspector Thompson said that Mr Enright was "cultivating cannabis” in his living space.

38-year-old Simon Enright of Ballynoe, Kilmeedy did not appear in court on this occasion, despite being called, however Solicitor Michael O’Donnell appeared on his behalf.

Speaking on Mr Enright's possession of the drug, Solicitor O'Donnell added: “He has become an expert to his own detriment".

In light of Mr Enright's absence, Judge Carol Anne Coolican directed the court to adjourn the matter to February 13, 2026 “to see how he’s getting on”.