Ireland Derry man disqualified for two years over dangerous driving in St Johnston, Donegal
On 2 June 2024, a 25-year-old man from Derry, Neil McLoughlin, was pursued by gardaí in St Johnston, County Donegal, after a Lexus IS200 was seen performing a donut manoeuvre and sped away with no headlights on. Gardaí attended a scene at Tullyowen at 2.20am, and McLoughlin was arrested and charged with dangerous driving under section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, and with failing to keep his vehicle near the place of damage to property, the roadside embankment. At Letterkenny District Court, the second charge was taken into consideration and McLoughlin was given four months to pay a fine. The latest development, reported in April 2026, is that he was disqualified from driving for two years.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced22 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A Lexus IS200 was seen performing a donut manoeuvre at a junction.
- The driver sped away with no headlights on after being encountered at a licensed premises.
- Where
- The incident took place in St Johnston, County Donegal.
- When
- The incident occurred on 2 June 2024.
- Gardaí attended a scene at Tullyowen, St Johnston, at 2.20am.
- Investigation
- Gardaí made enquiries and arrested McLoughlin.
- Charges
- McLoughlin was charged with dangerous driving under section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
- McLoughlin was also charged with failing to keep his vehicle near the place of damage to property, the roadside embankment, for a reasonable period.
- In court
- The case was heard at Letterkenny District Court.
- Sentence
- McLoughlin was given four months to pay the fine, and the other charge was taken into consideration.
- McLoughlin was disqualified from driving for two years.
- Other details
- McLoughlin had no previous convictions and was cooperative and made admissions when questioned.
- McLoughlin had not completed the ProSocial Driving Course.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA Lexus IS200 was observed performing a donut manoeuvre at a junction. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe driver sped away with no headlights on after being encountered at a licensed premises. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in the St Johnston area of Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 2 June 2024. (donegallive.ie)
- whenGardaí attended a scene at Tullyowen, St Johnston, at 2.20am. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí made enquiries and arrested McLoughlin. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeMcLoughlin was charged with dangerous driving under section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeMcLoughlin was also charged with failing to keep his vehicle near the place of damage to property, the roadside embankment, for a reasonable period. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceMcLoughlin was given four months to pay the fine, and the other charge was taken into consideration. (donegallive.ie)
- otherMcLoughlin had no previous convictions and was cooperative and made admissions when questioned. (donegallive.ie)
- otherMcLoughlin had not completed the ProSocial Driving Course. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Apr2026Derry man banned after fleeing Donegal Gardai with no headlights
Court report of the sentencing of McLoughlin for a 2024 St Johnston incident. Adds the charges, the court's penalty and the reasons given in court. No existing case matches.
convicted, Neil McLoughlin, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Neil McLoughlin