Dolores McNamara's daughter and grandson escape drugs rap after poor box payout

Minor drugs charges against relatives of EuroMillions winner dismissed as pair bring €150 to court

Dolores McNamara in 2005 as she arrived to pick up her EuroMillions cheque. Picture: Picture Collins, Dublin

The daughter and grandson of EuroMillions winner, Dolores McNamara, have escaped a drugs conviction for the possession of €50 worth of cocaine and €50 worth of cannabis after agreeing to pay €150 to the court poor box.

At Ennis District Court today, Judge Mary Larkin dismissed the minor drugs case against Kevanne McNamara (37) for the €50 worth of cocaine possession at her home on October 23 last after Ms McNamara paid €150 to the Court Discretionary Fund (CDF) or poor box.