Ireland Case No. 3955Dangerous driving, driving without a licence · Co. Dublin
Aaron Cunningham, 24, bailed over dangerous driving of scrambler in Mulhuddart, Dublin
Aaron Cunningham, a 24-year-old man of Dromheath Avenue, Blanchardstown, was arrested on Wednesday 28 January 2026 after Gardaí on patrol saw a scrambler being driven dangerously in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. The Irish Mirror reported that a four-year-old child was a passenger. He was charged that evening with dangerous driving and driving without a licence. On 29 January 2026 he appeared before Blanchardstown District Court, where the judge granted bail with conditions, and he is due back in court in March.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged28 Jan
2 reports - In court29 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Aaron Cunningham, 24, of Dromheath Avenue, Blanchardstown, was arrested over dangerous driving of a scrambler, with a four-year-old child reported as a passenger.
- Where
- The incident occurred in a residential area of Mulhuddart, Dublin 15.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
- He was arrested at 3.15pm at Dromheath Avenue and taken to Blanchardstown Garda station.
- Cause
- Gardaí on proactive patrol observed the scrambler being driven in a dangerous manner.
- Investigation
- Gardaí seized the scrambler under Section 109A Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended.
- Investigations are ongoing, and possible further charges were indicated.
- Charges
- He was charged at 5.29pm with dangerously driving a vehicle, registration unknown, at Church Road, Mulhuddart, including speed.
- He was also charged with driving a mechanically propelled vehicle without a driving licence.
- In court
- He appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on two charges, and Gardaí had no objection to bail, which the judge granted.
- The Garda statement gave the court date as Thursday 28 January 2026, while the court report dates the appearance to 29 January 2026.
- He was ordered to sign on at his local Garda station once a week and not to drive any mechanically propelled vehicle, including an E-scooter or E-bike with an engine.
- He is set to appear in court again at a date in March.
30 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAn adult male aged in his 20s was arrested in connection with a dangerous driving incident. (garda.ie)
- whatA scrambler was being driven in a dangerous manner. (garda.ie)
- whatA man was caught driving a scrambler with a four-year-old child as a passenger. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAaron Cunningham, 24, of Dromheath Avenue, Blanchardstown, appeared in court on two charges. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in the Mulhuddart area of West Dublin, Dublin 15. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereHe was conveyed to Blanchardstown Garda station. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 28 January 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Wednesday 28 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenHe was arrested at 3.15pm at Dromheath Avenue. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenHe was charged at 5.29pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe vehicle was seized under Section 109A Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí were on proactive patrol in a residential area when they observed the scrambler being driven in a dangerous manner. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí seized the vehicle under Section 109A Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged with Road Traffic Offences. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with dangerously driving a vehicle at Church Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court at 10:30am. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Blanchardstown District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtGardaí had no objection to bail. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe Judge granted bail. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe is set to appear in court again at a date in March. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceHe was ordered to sign on at his local Garda station once a week. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceHe was ordered not to drive any mechanically propelled vehicle, namely an E-scooter or E-bike with an engine. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGardaí were on proactive patrol in a residential area at the time. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man is known to Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGrace Lynch, 16, was struck and killed by a scrambler on Ratoath Road in Finglas the previous Sunday. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe accused made no reply after caution. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe asked to be bailed to reside at a separate address at Dunsink Avenue in Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThere were possible further charges to be levelled in the case. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jan2026Man in court charged with dangerous driving of scrambler in west Dublin
First court appearance; bailed with conditions including weekly sign-on at local Garda station and a prohibition on driving mechanically propelled vehicles. Possible further charges indicated.
accused, Aaron Cunningham, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Cunningham - 28 Jan2026Man charged over dangerously driving scrambler with 4 year old child
Reports the charging of a man in his 20s for dangerous driving of a scrambler with a 4-year-old child as passenger in Mulhuddart, and notes the context of Grace Lynch's death by a scrambler in Finglas the previous Sunday.
suspect, 20s, malevictim, 4 - 28 Jan2026Court Appearance: Dangerous Driving, Arrest, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15- 28th January 2026
Initial Garda press release reporting the arrest, seizure of the scrambler, and charging of the driver.
suspect, 20s, male