Two men accused of drugs offences were sent forward for trial to Roscommon Circuit Court at a recent sitting of Castlerea District Court.
Mihai Dumitru, aged 46, with an address at 11 Warren Grove, Boyle, and Ioan Muntean, aged 36, 3 Oak Church, Ballaghaderreen, appeared before Judge James Faughnan charged with six counts of drug offences each.
Both men are charged with possession of cannabis herb and cocaine for sale or supply, as well as simple possession of the drugs. The offences are alleged to have happened on January 26th, 2022, at Clashaganny, Tulsk, and at 3 Oak Church, Ballaghaderreen.
Mr Dumitru was represented legally by solicitor Mr Ivan Moran, and legal aid was extended to cover one junior counsel.
Mr Muntean was represented by solicitor Mr Alan Gannon and legal aid was extended to cover one junior counsel.
State Solicitor for County Roscommon Kieran Madigan told the court he served the books on the accused and requested that both would be sent forward for trial to the next sitting of the circuit court in June.
Woman told to come up with compensation
A 20-year-old woman was told to return to Castlerea District Court with proposals for compensation.
Savannah Burns, with an address at 28 Beech Grove, Roscommon, appeared before Judge James Faughnan. He was told that the accused admitted slapping another woman in Castlerea on March 14th, 2025.
The accused was legally represented by barrister Pat O’Sullivan.
Commenting that the victim impact statement was quite strong, the judge said he wanted to see what Ms Burns’ attitude to compensation was and put the matter back until May 15th for proposals.
“If she wants to remain conviction free, she’ll have to pay up,” he said.
