Man was ‘just smoking a joint’ by Kilkenny City GAA pitch - court told
“Just smoking a joint” in the grounds of a Kilkenny City GAA club resulted in a trip to court for one man.
Liam Campbell, Farnans, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, pleaded guilty to a charge of being in illegal possession of drugs at Kilkenny District Court.
Sergeant Morgan O’Connor told the court that on January 11, 2026, at approximately 8.30pm, an unmarked garda car observed Mr Campbell “acting suspiciously” at the O’Loughlin Gaels GAA pitch.
When approached, gardaí got a strong smell of cannabis from Mr Campbell. He told them he was “just smoking a joint.”
He was found to be in possession of €10 of cannabis, which he said was for his own use.
Mr Campbell had previous convictions for being in illegal possession of drugs.
Solicitor Chris Hogan said his client had co-operated with the gardaí. He’d been on his bike and he handed over the drugs.
Mr Campbell was going through a difficult time, he is now working part time.
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted Mr Campbell and imposed a fine of €200.