Ireland Disqualified motorist pleads guilty to driving offences at Longford District Court
Dylan Donegan, a man from Ballinagh, Cavan, was caught driving while disqualified on 13 April 2025 in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown, and again on 4 May 2025 at a speed checkpoint in Cartron, Granard, Co. Longford. Gardaí carried out a roadside drug test, and a blood sample taken at the station was positive for drugs. On 15 March 2026 he pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, tax or NCT, and drug-driving on both dates. The judge gave him the chance to engage with the Probation Service and indicated 200 hours' community service in lieu of six months' imprisonment, if deemed suitable.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted15 Mar
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Dylan Donegan was caught driving while disqualified on two separate occasions.
- Where
- The first incident was in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
- The second incident was at a speed checkpoint at Cartron, Granard, Co. Longford.
- When
- Gardaí were on patrol in Bracklin Park at about 1.30pm on 13 April 2025 when they observed him driving a car.
- The second incident took place at about 2.30pm on 4 May 2025.
- Investigation
- A roadside drug test was carried out, and drugs were found in his system.
- A blood sample taken at the station was positive for drugs.
- Charges
- He pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, tax or NCT, and drug-driving on two separate dates.
- In court
- He pleaded guilty at Longford District Court, as reported on 15 March 2026.
- Sentence
- The judge decided to give him an opportunity to engage with the Probation Service.
- The judge indicated 200 hours' community service in lieu of six months' imprisonment, if deemed suitable.
- Other details
- The defendant had 22 previous convictions, including two for no insurance.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe first incident was in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe second incident was at a speed checkpoint at Cartron, Granard. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenGardaí were on patrol in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown at about 1.30pm on 13 April 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe second incident was at about 2.30pm on 4 May 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA roadside drug test was carried out and drugs were found in his system. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA blood sample taken at the station was positive for drugs. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, tax or NCT, and drug-driving on two separate dates. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtDylan Donegan pleaded guilty at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge decided to give him an opportunity to engage with the Probation Service. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceA possible sentence of 200 hours' community service was indicated, if deemed suitable. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge indicated 200 hours' community service in lieu of six months' imprisonment if suitable. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defendant had 22 previous convictions, including two for no insurance. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Mar2026Disqualified motorist caught by Longford gardaí driving without insurance for third time
Reports the guilty plea at Longford District Court, the judge's indication of 200 hours' community service if suitable, and the defendant's 22 previous convictions. The offences date from 13 April 2025 and 4 May 2025.
convicted, Dylan Donegan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Donegan