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A man described by gardaí as ‘a very significant drugs wholesaler’ has been jailed for a total of 17 years after pleading guilty to a series of offences including possessing heroin, cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply.
Man described as ‘significant drugs wholesaler’ jailed for 17 years

A man described by gardaí as “a very significant drugs wholesaler” has been jailed for a total of 17 years after pleading guilty to a series of offenc(...)

Gardaí did not object to bail when all three appeared at a special sitting of Cork District Court on Saturday.
Three men charged following €100,000 heroin seizure

Three men have been remanded in bail after they were charged following the seizure of €119,000 worth of drugs by gardaí in Cork on Thursday. Garrett(...)

Photograph: John Giles/PA Wire
One visit to the dentist you’ll actually enjoy: To Rise Again at a Decent Hour

It is not easy being a dentist, day after day dealing with terrified patients, some of whom are desperate for help, others who dispute the numbers of (...)

Ronald Le Bas assay master in the Assay Office in Dublin Castle. Photograph: Aidan Crawley
The gold that glitters still needs a mark

Hallmarking of precious metal jewellery is possibly the oldest form of consumer protection and dates back to the 14th century when King Edward I signe(...)