Paul Bourke jailed for cocaine and firearms offences

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Paul Bourke was jailed for 10 years for cocaine and firearms offences at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 16 December 2024. The offences included possessing cocaine for sale or supply and three Glock pistols, with drugs found at his home in Tullyvolty, Kilkenny.

The court heard Bourke pleaded guilty to eight counts arising from offences on 3 November 2023. He was caught delivering cocaine packages in Tallaght, Ashbourne and Finglas; searches found cocaine worth €1,776,207, cannabis worth €19,000, three pistols and €18,100 in cash.

Judge Martin Nolan set a headline sentence of 15 years and reduced it to 10 years, taking account of Bourke’s guilty plea, co-operation, work history and lack of relevant previous convictions. The sentence was backdated to when he entered custody in 2023.