John Gilligan (criminal)

John Gilligan
Born (1952-03-29) 29 March 1952 (age 72)
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
SpouseGeraldine Gilligan
Children2

John Gilligan (born 28 March 1952) is a convicted Irish gangster. He was given a 28-year prison sentence for the trafficking of commercial quantities of cannabis resin.[1] On appeal, this sentence was reduced to 20 years,[2] and in October 2013, he was released after serving 17 years.[3][4][5][6][7]

  1. ^ Gilligan begins 28-year drugs sentence, RTÉ News, 15 March 2001
  2. ^ Gilligan sentence reduced by eight years, RTÉ News, 12 November 2003
  3. ^ "All eyes on release of 'supremely arrogant' Gilligan after 16 years". Irish Examiner. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Gilligan won't get special treatment on prison release". Irish Independent. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  5. ^ "John Gilligan released from Portlaoise prison". RTÉ News. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Crime boss Gilligan leaves jail". Irish Independent. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Gang boss John Gilligan (61) has been released from Portlaoise Prison". Irish Independent. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.