Louth drugs accused has bail amended to attend his 21st birthday party

By Francis Carroll, The Drogheda Independent

A 20-year-old man charged with several alleged drugs offences has had bail conditions amended to attend his 21st birthday party.

Matthew Mooney is currently living on the outskirts of Cork City, counsel said, and applied to Drogheda Court on Monday to amend his address to reside with his mother in Moneymore, Drogheda, between September 15 and 19 as she is hosting a birthday party for him.

Judge Stephanie Coggans granted the application and remanded Mr Mooney on continuing bail to October 6 for a book of evidence.

He is accused of, on December 14, 2023, at Moneymore, possession of drugs for sale or supply for the benefit of/at the direction of or in association with a criminal organisation.

He is further charged with, on a date unknown until December 14, 2023, possessing an Apple iPhone for the purpose of the commission and facilitation of a drug trafficking offence.

The defendant is accused of possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis at Moneymore on December 12, 2023; and two days later at the same location, possession of cannabis and possession and possession for sale or supply of cocaine.

There are also charges of possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis at Roches Lane, Moneymore, on January 9, 2024.

Mr Mooney is accused of possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis at Roches Lane on January 23, and on February 14, 2024; possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis at Peter Street, Drogheda, on February 2, 2024; and possession and possession for sale or supply of cocaine at Roches Lane on February 28, 2024.