Cork man gets suspended sentence for fourth conviction for drug possession again

The defendant told Macroom District Court he took cannabis to help with pain management and worked as a panel beater
Cork man gets suspended sentence for fourth conviction for drug possession again

Macroom District Court heard that Mr Donovan had admitted possession of cannabis on two occasions. File picture: Getty

A Cork man who was convicted for possession of illegal drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977 has been warned that he could face jail time if he offends again.

Derry Donovan, aged 36, of Tulligmore, Dripsey, Co Cork, represented himself when he appeared before Judge Joanne Carroll at a recent sitting of Macroom District Court. Court presenter Sergeant Eimear O’Connell said that Mr Donovan had admitted possession of cannabis on two occasions.

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