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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11796Driving without insurance, driving without a licence, driving while disqualified · Co. Longford

Disqualified motorist pleads guilty to driving without insurance or licence in Longford

Shaun Heffernan, 37, of Ferbane, Co Offaly, pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to driving without insurance, without a driving licence and while disqualified. The judge indicated a likely sentence of 200 hours' community service, subject to a probation report, and adjourned the case to 24 March 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted12 Dec
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences took place at Catronageeragh, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offences are dated July 12, with no year given. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA mobility device check on the vehicle indicated there was no insurance policy in place. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped the car, and the driver admitted he was disqualified for four years. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested and brought to Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, without a driving licence and while disqualified. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge directed that a probation report be compiled on him. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until March 24, 2026 for finalisation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said she is likely to impose 200 hours of community service in lieu of five months' imprisonment if he is deemed suitable. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe had seven previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Dec2025
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Disqualified motorist caught by Longford gardaí warned by judge over his likely sentence

    Reports a guilty plea at Longford District Court and the judge's indication of a likely sentence of 200 hours' community service in lieu of five months' imprisonment. The offence date is given only as July 12 with no year. Sentencing is adjourned to 24 March 2026.

    convicted, Shaun Heffernan, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shaun Heffernan