Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8536Driving uninsured while disqualified · Co. Louth · 30 Aug 2019

Disqualified driver sentenced to two months for driving uninsured in Louth

On 30 August 2019 at Stabannon, Castlebellingham, County Louth, Luke Kelly, a 32-year-old man with an address in Craigavon, was caught driving while uninsured while disqualified. He pleaded guilty by videolink, and Judge Stephanie Coggans sentenced him to two months at Dundalk District Court and disqualified him from driving for four years. The sentencing was reported on 20 July 2026 as having taken place the previous week, and he is also facing a lengthy custodial sentence on other matters.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
A disqualified driver was caught driving while uninsured.
Where
The offence took place at Stabannon, Castlebellingham, County Louth.
When
The offence was committed on 30 August 2019.
Cause
He had been banned from driving in July 2019 by a court in Craigavon.
Other details
  • He was also disqualified from driving in Limerick in March 2018 for two years for driving without insurance.
  • He is facing a lengthy custodial sentence on other matters.
Charges
Luke Kelly, a 32-year-old man with an address at Ligahory Close, Craigavon, pleaded guilty to committing the offence.
In court
Luke Kelly appeared by videolink, and the case was heard by Judge Stephanie Coggans at Dundalk District Court.
Sentence
Judge Coggans imposed a two-month sentence and disqualified him from driving for four years.
Investigation
The offence was detected by gardaí, and the sentencing was reported on 20 July 2026.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA disqualified driver was caught driving while uninsured and sentenced to two months at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Stabannon, Castlebellingham. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe offence was committed on 30 August 2019. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeLuke Kelly pleaded guilty to committing the offence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtLuke Kelly appeared by videolink. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard by Judge Stephanie Coggans. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Coggans imposed a two-month sentence and disqualified him from driving for four years. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe had been banned from driving in July 2019 by a court in Craigavon. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe is facing a lengthy custodial sentence on other matters. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jul2026
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Gardaí caught disqualified motorist driving uninsured in Louth

    Reports the sentencing of Luke Kelly, who pleaded guilty by videolink. The article adds his prior driving bans and that he is facing a custodial sentence on other matters.

    convicted, Luke Kelly, 32, named, irish (judged from name)Luke Kelly