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Case No. 23469Drink driving; careless driving; driving without a licence · Co. Limerick · 18 Sep 2021

Derry businessman fined for drink driving and careless driving in Croom, Limerick

Stephen Ryan, 54, of Creggan Road, Derry, was fined €500 for drink driving and €500 for careless driving at Newcastle West District Court after being stopped at Anhid East, Croom, on 18 September 2021. He was also put off the road for six months, and the driving-without-a-licence charge was taken into consideration.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Dec
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatStephen Ryan pleaded guilty to drink driving, careless driving and driving without a licence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe failed a roadside breath test. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHis breath alcohol reading was 30mgs per 100mls at Henry Street garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe careless driving involved speed and overtaking manoeuvres on a dual carriageway in good road conditions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe was driving an expensive large vehicle. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe stop occurred at Anhid East, Croom, on the dual carriageway. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenHe was stopped at around 10am on 18 September 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Coolican fined him €500 for drink driving and put him off the road for six months. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a €500 fine for careless driving. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe driving licence charge was taken into consideration. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe was travelling in Limerick to sell vapes. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherAn arson attack was carried out on his home in Derry by a self-styled organisation. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherAn unmarked patrol car pursued him, which he said gave him a fright. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Dec2022
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Businessman got a ‘fright’ when pursued by gardai on busy Limerick road

    Reports the sentencing. The barrister mentioned an arson attack on Ryan's home in Derry by a 'self-styled organisation' and that he was pursued by an unmarked patrol car, which he said gave him 'a bit of a fright'.

    suspect, Stephen Ryan, 54, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Stephen Ryan