# Daingean woman sentenced for drink-driving and two hit-and-run offences

Case 39028. Drink-driving and hit-and-run, Co. Offaly, 2025-11-16

**TL;DR:** Lesley Hayes, 64, was found in her Nissan Qashqai at Killeshal, Daingean, at 10.08pm on 16 November 2025 after the vehicle struck a BMW X5 driven by Jack Pilkington at Canal View, Daingean, and then a Volkswagen Polo. Her blood alcohol concentration was 225 milligrams per 100 millilitres, and she had previous drink-driving convictions from 2007 and 2025. She was arrested and brought to Tullamore Garda Station. At Tullamore District Court in November 2026, Judge Andrew Cody imposed a suspended four-month prison sentence for drink-driving, two further suspended two-month sentences for the hit-and-run offences, and a five-year driving disqualification.

**Stage:** Sentenced. Reported stages: Sentenced (2026-11-11)

## People

- Victim: Jack Pilkington, man
- Victim: Majella Quinn, woman
- Suspect: Lesley Hayes, woman, 64

## Key facts

**What happened**

- Lesley Hayes, 64, drove a Nissan Qashqai that struck a BMW X5 and then a Volkswagen Polo.

**Where**

- The BMW X5 collision occurred at Canal View, Daingean, and the vehicle was found at Killeshal, Daingean.

**When**

- The collision occurred at 10.08pm on 16 November 2025.

**Cause**

- Her blood alcohol concentration was 225 milligrams per 100 millilitres.

**Investigation**

- Ms Hayes was arrested and brought to Tullamore Garda Station.

**Charges**

- She was charged with drink-driving and two hit-and-run offences.

**In court**

- The case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody.

**Sentence**

- A suspended four-month prison sentence and a five-year driving disqualification were imposed for drink-driving.
- Two further suspended two-month sentences, one consecutive, were imposed for the hit-and-run offences.

**Other details**

- Ms Hayes had previous drink-driving convictions from 2007 and 2025.
- The BMW X5 was driven by Jack Pilkington.
- Damages arising from the incidents had been settled.

## Reports (1)

| Date | Outlet | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-11 | offalyexpress.ie | [Offaly driver who hit two cars had 'astronomical' blood alcohol level](https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/crime-courts/offaly-driver-who-hit-two-cars-had-astronomical-blood-alcohol-level-9342928) |


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