Pleads guilty to cannabis possession - News - Roscommon Herald
By Staff reporter · Roscommon Herald · 10 March 2026
The court heard that the accused was training to become a healthcare assistant
The case was heard at Ballaghaderreen District Court. Pic: iStock
A man who pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis to the value of €50 was ordered at Ballaghaderreen District Court to make a donation to charity.
Jameel Sahaboola, 16 The Old Convent, Abbey Street, Ballyhaunis, was before the court for possessing cannabis on the old Dublin Road, Ballaghaderreen on September 13th last year.
The cannabis was discovered after a stop and search by gardaí.
The court heard that Sahaboola was training to become a healthcare assistant.
Representing the accused, Neasa O’Callaghan BL asked Judge Vincent Deane if the matter could be dealt with by way of a charitable donation.
Before striking out the case, Judge Deane ordered Sahaboola to make a €200 donation to the meals on wheels charity.
Reporting by Staff reporter for Roscommon Herald, funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.
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