Ireland Cloghan man fined and disqualified over drink-driving and dangerous driving in Stranorlar
On 19 May 2024, gardaí observed a black Nissan X-Trail jeep parked at Meeting House Street in Stranorlar, County Donegal, at 1.48am. When approached, the jeep reversed and drove off, and during the pursuit it was driven on the wrong side of the road and ignored stop signs. Gardaí from Donegal Town arrested the driver, 24-year-old Josh Bradley, and a later test showed 55 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. Bradley pleaded guilty at Letterkenny District Court, and on 9 May 2025 he was fined and disqualified from driving for two years on each of the drink-driving and dangerous driving counts.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced9 May
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- Where
- Gardaí observed the vehicle parked at Meeting House Street in Stranorlar, County Donegal, at 1.48am.
- When
- The incident took place on 19 May 2024.
- What happened
- When approached by gardaí, the black Nissan X-Trail jeep reversed and drove off, forcing gardaí to swerve to avoid being struck.
- The jeep was driven on the wrong side of the road and swerved across the path of pursuing gardaí.
- The driver ignored stop signs during the pursuit.
- Investigation
- Gardaí from Donegal Town arrested the driver.
- A later test showed 55 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
- Charges
- Josh Bradley, a 24-year-old man, was charged with dangerous driving, drink-driving and driving without insurance.
- The driver was not insured to drive the vehicle.
- In court
- Bradley pleaded guilty at Letterkenny District Court.
- A charge of driving without a licence was struck out.
- Sentence
- Bradley was fined €200 and disqualified from driving for two years for drink-driving.
- Bradley was fined €100 and disqualified from driving for two years for dangerous driving.
- Other details
- Bradley has no previous convictions.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatWhen approached by gardaí, the black Nissan X-Trail jeep reversed and drove off, forcing gardaí to swerve to avoid being struck. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe jeep engaged in dangerous driving manoeuvres, including driving on the wrong side of the road. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe driver ignored stop signs and swerved in the way of gardaí attempting to overtake. (donegallive.ie)
- whereGardaí observed the vehicle parked at Meeting House Street in Stranorlar at 1.48am. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on 19 May 2024. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA later test showed 55 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe driver was not insured to drive the vehicle. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeBradley pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink-driving and driving without insurance. (donegallive.ie)
- courtBradley appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceBradley was fined €200 and disqualified from driving for two years for drink-driving, and fined €100 and disqualified from driving for two years for dangerous driving. (donegallive.ie)
- otherA charge of driving without a licence was struck out. (donegallive.ie)
- otherBradley has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 May2025'Youthful stupidness': Cloghan drink-driver led gardai on dangerous pursuit
Sentencing report from Letterkenny District Court on Josh Bradley's guilty pleas. The article describes the incident as occurring on 19 May 2024, but the matching case record is not in the existing list.
convicted, Josh Bradley, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Josh Bradley