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Prisoner who tried to shoot 'Monk's' brother caught with drugs between his legs

Summary

A prisoner who attempted to shoot Gerry the Monk's brother has been sentenced for possessing drugs in prison. Michael Carroll, serving a 22-year sentence for attempted murder, was jailed for two counts of possessing cannabis and heroin for supply in his cell. The drugs, concealed between his legs, had a combined value of €3,720. Carroll, who has 54 previous convictions, claimed the drugs did not belong to him and were held for others due to a drug debt. He has completed violence prevention courses and is involved in restorative justice. Judge Orla Crowe noted the egregious nature of the offence and the high number of previous convictions. She reduced the headline sentence of three years to two years, taking mitigating factors into account. Carroll's current release date is in 2038. Michael Carroll pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Prisoner who tried to shoot 'Monk's' brother caught with drugs between his legs. Charges or matters: two counts of possessing cannabis and heroin for supply in his jail cell in Mountjoy Prison on July 24, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 2016 Incident
• July 24, 2023 Incident
• 2026-07-21 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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