Ireland Bench warrant issued for dangerous driving charges in Westmeath
On 1 December 2024, a man was alleged to have committed driving without insurance, dangerous driving and driving without a licence at Maghera, The Pigeons, Athlone, County Westmeath. Murat Odemis, who resides at Turkish Barbers, Main Street, Ballymahon, was charged with the offences. The case was remanded in his absence on 24 February and 14 April 2026, and he again failed to appear at a subsequent sitting of Longford District Court, his solicitor citing his father's illness in Turkey. Judge Mark O'Connell ordered a bench warrant to be issued for his arrest.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Mar
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The alleged offences were driving without insurance, dangerous driving and driving without a licence.
- Where
- The offences are alleged to have occurred at Maghera, The Pigeons, Athlone, County Westmeath.
- When
- The offences are alleged to have occurred on 1 December 2024.
- Charges
- Murat Odemis was charged with driving without insurance, dangerous driving and driving without a licence.
- In court
- The case was heard at Longford District Court.
- The case was remanded in the accused's absence on 24 February and 14 April 2026.
- Murat Odemis failed to appear at a subsequent sitting, and his solicitor said his father in Turkey was unwell.
- Sentence
- Judge Mark O'Connell ordered a bench warrant to be issued, to be executed on the accused's return.
- Other details
- Murat Odemis resides at Turkish Barbers, Main Street, Ballymahon.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged traffic offences took place at Maghera, The Pigeons, Athlone, County Westmeath. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe offences are alleged to have happened at Maghera, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged traffic offences took place on 1 December 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have happened on 1 December 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe charges are no insurance, dangerous driving and driving without a licence. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMurat Odemis was charged with driving without insurance. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMurat Odemis was also charged with dangerous driving and driving without a licence. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA bench warrant has been issued for Murat Odemis after he failed to appear before a recent sitting of Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMurat Odemis was due before the court on charges related to traffic offences. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was due to be heard at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case had previously been remanded in Mr Odemis's absence on February 24 and April 14. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMr Odemis failed to attend court and his solicitor said his father in Turkey was unwell. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Mark O'Connell ordered a bench warrant to be issued, to be executed on Mr Odemis's return. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 May2026Longford District Court: Two no-shows and a Turkey trip lands man with a warrant for arrest
Court report on the case of Murat Odemis at Longford District Court, where a bench warrant was issued after he failed to appear on two previous dates and his solicitor said he was in Turkey.
accused, Murat Odemis, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Murat Odemis - 5 Mar2026Longford District Court issues bench warrant for dangerous driving accused
Reports that a bench warrant was issued after Murat Odemis failed to appear before Longford District Court, and sets out the charges against him.
accused, Murat Odemis, named, non-irish (judged from name)Murat Odemis