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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 12549Dangerous driving · Co. Kildare

Driver arrested and charged after 165km/h detection on M7 at Osberstown

A motorist was detected travelling at 165km/h on the M7 at Osberstown, Co Kildare, and was arrested and charged with dangerous driving. The article lists the penalties the driver now faces, including a two-year driving disqualification, a fine of up to €5,000 or up to six months in prison.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 Oct
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe motorist was detected travelling at 165km/h on the M7 at Osberstown. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offence occurred at Osberstown, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe detection was made earlier in the week of publication. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí described the speed as a ridiculous speed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver faces a two-year driving disqualification. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver faces a fine of up to €5000. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver faces up to six months in prison. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2025
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Driver travelling at 'ridiculous' speed arrested on Kildare's M7

    Reports the detected speed of 165km/h on the M7 at Osberstown, the arrest and the dangerous driving charge. No name or other details of the driver are given.

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