# Mother’s Cocaine Arrest Amid Personal Struggles | Galway News

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Podcast: [Galway News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/galway-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598688)
Published: 2026-07-13T14:39:44+00:00
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A 34-year-old mother from Offaly is facing serious charges after admitting to smuggling over 500 grams of cocaine—worth €35,000—hidden in latex gloves in her car near King John’s Castle in September 2024. The deal was arranged via Snapchat, and she claimed she was desperate to pay off a drug debt and was trying to get clean. A single mom caring for her autistic son, she quit her job and said this was her first time involved in such activity. The prosecution sees it as an impulsive crime, while her defense highlights her lack of prior convictions, cooperation with authorities, and her role as a full-time caregiver battling mental health and fibromyalgia. The judge will decide her fate later this month, weighing her personal struggles against the law. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f78ff975f641adb

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