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Rachel Allen’s son arrested for €30,000 drugs seizure

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    #32
    freshpopcorn
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    Mod Note No more jokes referring to pedophiles/etc!


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    #33
    Beechwoodspark
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    Roger Hassenforder wrote: »
    Ballymaloe is a gateway relish, you start of with a bit on a cracker& cheese
    Before you know it you're spooning jalapeno chutney direct from the fridge at 3am.

    Just once you don’t start injecting you should be ok


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    #34
    Spanish Eyes
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    I suppose it could be anyone's child.

    The value of the haul is high for so called "personal use" isn't it? But what would I know!

    I reckon it's small enough in the big picture to warrant a suspended sentence or a fine. No one should be jailed for a small shipment like this no matter who they are, unless there is gangland involvement. He will be watched like a hawk from now on.

    A lot to be said for legalisation for own use all the same.


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    #35
    Signore Fancy Pants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,685 ✭✭✭Signore Fancy Pants


    squawker wrote: »
    so a member of anyone's family does something illegal

    the whole lot of them are marked for a boycott?

    "Not my brothers keeper" is a phrase you should maybe think about

    Nah, you're grand thanks.

    So you think it's ok to support a family...a criminal family it seems, one of which has been convicted of possessing child pornography?

    Thats up to you but dont expect everyone to.

    And thats all from me, im guilty of thread derailing...but not possession of child pornography.


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    #36
    KevinCavan
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    When a family is trying to be as squeaky clean and wholesome as the Allens, something is bound to go wrong.


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    #37
    Atoms for Peace
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    beertons wrote: »
    Could be Oregano?

    We all know that the judiciary take a dim view of the importation of illicit fruit and veg. He'd probably do less time claiming it's ganja.


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    #38
    mariaalice
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    Wait a minute he sent off for it and tried to have it delivered by post?

    Instead of being devastated would she not be more annoyed that he is so stupid.


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    #39
    PowerToWait
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    Chewbacca wrote: »
    Nah, you're grand thanks.

    So you think it's ok to support a family...a criminal family it seems, one of which has been convicted of possessing child pornography?

    Thats up to you but dont expect everyone to.

    And thats all from me, im guilty of thread derailing...but not possession of child pornography.

    You think that's flogged yet?


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    #40
    Gimme A Pound
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    Chewbacca wrote: »
    Nah, you're grand thanks.

    So you think it's ok to support a family...a criminal family it seems, one of which has been convicted of possessing child pornography?

    Thats up to you but dont expect everyone to.

    And thats all from me, im guilty of thread derailing...but not possession of child pornography.
    Ah here, worth distinguishing between family and individual family member. Think of the opposite - a positive achievement: is a gold medallist's family all winners or is it just the gold medallist?

    It's hardly a "criminal family" - that's hysterical. It's an extended family with a convicted criminal and an alleged criminal - grandfather and grandson. To hold e.g. Rachel responsible for her father in law, and e.g. Darina responsible for her grandson, lacks the most basic of critical thinking.


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    #41
    freshpopcorn
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    mariaalice wrote: »
    Wait a minute he sent off for it and tried to have it delivered by post?

    Instead of being devastated would she not be more annoyed that he is so stupid.

    I know people who did similar and they wouldn't be the brightest pair.


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    #42
    The Pheasant2
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    The law's the law and it's his own fault for being a dope...but young people having their lives destroyed over cannabis doesn't really sit right with me; especially with the way things seem to be generally trending in the west, N. America in particular.


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    #43
    Franz Von Peppercorn
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    Alaya Freezing Teamster wrote: »
    Ah here, worth distinguishing between family and individual family member. Think of the opposite - a positive achievement, is a gold medallist's family all winners or is it just the gold medallist?

    It's hardly a "criminal family" - that's hysterical. It's an extended family with a convicted criminal and an an alleged criminal - grandfather and grandson. To hold e.g. Rachel responsible for her father in law, and e.g. Darina responsible for her grandson lacks the most basic of critical thinking.

    To think him serious lacks the most basic sense of humour.


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    #44
    Franz Von Peppercorn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,070 ✭✭✭Franz Von Peppercorn


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    Mod Note No more jokes referring to pedophiles/etc!

    No more pedeophilliaphobia!

    (Sorry. I just wanted to come up with a word).


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    #45
    whisky_galore
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    It's all OK, he comes from a well-respected family.


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    #46
    RasTa
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    DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »
    What a muppet.

    Hopefully no special treatment is doled out here. This is very serious.

    He ordered the stuff off the internet. Slap on the wrist, just claim it was for personal use.


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    #47
    Gimme A Pound
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,482 ✭✭✭Gimme A Pound


    Franz Von Peppercorn wrote: »
    To think him serious lacks the most basic sense of humour.
    Ah ok, apologies Chewy - but my point still stands in relation to those who actually do think that way.


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    #48
    squawker
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    Chewbacca wrote: »
    So you think it's ok to support a family...a criminal family it seems


    "it seems" being the word right there

    please provide some proof of their alleged criminal dealings

    this is no reason to tarnish the whole family for one members sordid proclivities


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    #49
    Harry Palmr
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    Joshua out of his tree?


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    #50
    Odyssey 2005
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    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    Joshua out of his tree?

    At least he can talk. Thank fook the other clown will be quiet for a while:)


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    #51
    trashcan
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    The Pheasant2 wrote: »
    The law's the law and it's his own fault for being a dope...

    I see what you did there ;)


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    #52
    Signore Fancy Pants
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    Alaya Freezing Teamster wrote: »
    Ah ok, apologies Chewy - but my point still stands in relation to those who actually do think that way.

    No apology needed, we all have varied opinions.

    I'm not a fan of Ballymaloe relish, not because of Tim Allen, just becuse I think it's shyte. Nothing worse than sinking your teeth into a big lovely sambo then BOOM!....fcuking mouthful of relish like Satans semen.

    I also don't think the whole family should suffer for the sake of one sick individual.


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    #53
    eviltwin
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    I feel sorry for her, it's a private matter and having people know about it and gloat must be humiliating. I know there is a lot of negativity towards the Allen's after previous behaviour and a soft sentence but that's not anything to do with Rachel.


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    #54
    Signore Fancy Pants
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    squawker wrote: »
    "it seems" being the word right there

    please provide some proof of their alleged criminal dealings

    this is no reason to tarnish the whole family for one members sordid proclivities

    Calm your tits squawker.

    I don't think they are a fully fledged criminal enterprise. However....Tim & Joshua should be all the 'proof' needed tbh and to insist that I need to provide further 'proof' is just idiotic...in fact its more than idiotic.

    To think these events wont have or shouldnt have an effect on the brand is ludacris. Its a family reputation.

    Would I boycott their brand? It doesnt apply to me because the brand doesnt appeal to me.

    Nevertheless, any more family shenanigans wont look good.


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    #55
    RasTa
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    Also whatever Gardai leaked this to the press should be sacked.


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    #56
    grindle
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    DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »
    Hopefully no special treatment is doled out here. This is very serious.
    For real? Boy brings into the country a drug with a low harm profile which is likely to be legalised here within the next few years.
    Sounds super serious alright. Serious waste of police time and taxpayer's money dealing with the case.
    mariaalice wrote: »
    Wait a minute he sent off for it and tried to have it delivered by post?

    Instead of being devastated would she not be more annoyed that he is so stupid.
    It's how the darknet works - some plebs take the risk for the reward, most win that gamble and some don't.
    If there weren't idiotic laws pushing people towards those avenues he wouldn't be labelled as stupid.


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    #57
    freshpopcorn
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    Chewbacca wrote: »

    To think these events wont have or shouldnt have an effect on the brand is ludacris. Its a

    I was actually working in a supermarket just after the previous case.
    They couldn't keep the relish stocked it was so popular at the time dispute the campaign some people had against the family.
    There product range has grown since then also.


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    #58
    super_furry
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    Might have been trying out a new Ballymaloe Brownie recipe.


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    #59
    thebaz
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    i think if it was just this , the cannabis bust , people including me would not be too bothered - but its the previous much more serious crime , regarding child pornography , that I can't be so forgiving.


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    #60
    pleasant Co.
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    Chewbacca wrote: »

    To think these events wont have or shouldnt have an effect on the brand is ludacris. Its a family reputation.

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    #61
    KevRossi
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    For those who say that the family should not be associated with the actions of Tim Allen, just remember, they backed him up, funded his legal fees and accepted him back into the family.

    One of the most disgusting verdicts ever handed down in this country and we all know he would have sat for his conviction if he was from a less well known family.

    The son had €30,000 of drugs on him. That is mid size drug dealing territory. You can expect the Golden Circle members to start circling the wagons now.

    Tearful colour spreads in the Sindo, comments from 'family friends' and the usual cohorts on Marian Finucane and Miriam O'Callaghan spouting out whatever guff Terry Prone has coached them to say.


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