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Family members sob as 51-year-old with no priors is jailed for drug dealing

Summary

Mark Keogh, 51, was jailed for two and a half years after a search of his Finglas home uncovered over €180,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine. He admitted selling cocaine, holding cannabis at his address and transporting drugs for others. The court heard that Keogh began dealing drugs following his wife's death from cancer in 2017, which led to a chaotic lifestyle. Keogh, who has no prior convictions, had previously pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale on 25 May 2019. Judge Melanie Greally, noting his remorse, lack of prior offences, drug‑free status, cooperation and poor health, imposed a four‑year sentence, suspending the final 18 months on conditions. Family members present at the hearing sobbed as he was taken into custody. The drugs found included cannabis, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy, with a total value of €185,385. Keogh had begun residential drug treatment immediately after the offence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Family members sob as 51-year-old with no priors is jailed for drug dealing. Charges or matters: possession of drugs for sale or supply at his address on May 25, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 25, 2019 Incident
• 2023-10-27 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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