Heroin dealer gets 18 months

A heroin dealer has been jailed for 18 months by Judge Dominic Lynch.

A heroin dealer has been jailed for 18 months by Judge Dominic Lynch.

Eamonn Nolan was the main heroin supplier in the Sheriff Street area before his arrest, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard.

Nolan (31), unemployed, single with two children, of Lower Oriel Street, Dublin, pleaded guilty to two charges of the possession of heroin valued £2,000 for supply and one of handling a stolen engagement ring.

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