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Case No. 13448Drink driving · Co. Cork · 9 Aug 2023

Drink driving charge against former Cork hurler Anthony Nash dismissed

Anthony Nash, 40, was charged with drink driving over an incident at Cloghroe, Blarney, Co Cork, in August 2023. Cork District Court dismissed the case because there was no evidence of the time of driving.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Acquitted16 Jun
    2 reports
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA grey Skoda Kodiaq car crashed into a ditch on the side of the road at Cloghroe. (rte.ie)
  • whatA grey Skoda Kodiaq car crashed into a ditch at Cloghroe. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Cloghroe in Blarney, Co Cork. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Cloghroe in Blarney, Co Cork. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on the evening of 9 August 2023. (rte.ie, limerickleader.ie)
  • causeA drink driving prosecution must prove the driving took place within three hours before the alcohol test. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA garda arrived at the scene at 9.22pm on 9 August 2023. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe garda arrested Mr Nash on suspicion of drink driving at 9.35pm. (rte.ie)
  • investigationMr Nash gave a blood sample after being unable to provide a urine sample. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested Mr Nash on suspicion of drink driving. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMr Nash was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe summons alleged Mr Nash had 236mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, above the 50mg limit. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe alleged offence is contrary to the Road Traffic Act 2010. (rte.ie)
  • chargeAnthony Nash was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe summons alleged 236 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Cork District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge dismissed the case because there was no evidence of the time of driving. (rte.ie, limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe defence argued there was a lack of evidence as to the time of driving. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the court does not convict on suspicion. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence argued there was no evidence of the time of driving. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the court does not convict on suspicion alone. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jun2025
    Acquittedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    ‘Do you know who I am?’: Ex-Limerick club hurler and Cork star has court case dismissed

    Reports the Cork District Court hearing on 16 June 2025 at which the drink driving case against Anthony Nash was dismissed. No conviction was recorded.

    accused, Anthony Nash, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Nash
  2. 16 Jun2025
    Acquittedrte.ie, follow-up
    Judge dismisses former Cork hurler's drink driving case

    Reports that the drink driving case against Anthony Nash was dismissed for lack of evidence of the time of driving, and gives the court evidence from the arresting garda.

    accused, Anthony Nash, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Nash