Ireland Case No. 23076Drug driving · Co. Kilkenny · 25 Oct 2026
Driver arrested for drug driving at Kilkenny Ring Road checkpoint
A driver was arrested for drug driving after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis at a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoint on the Kilkenny Ring Road on 25 October 2026. Gardaí confirmed that proceedings have commenced in connection with the incident.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested25 Oct
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe checkpoint was on the Kilkenny Ring Road. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationKilkenny Roads Policing Unit members conducted the checkpoint. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationRoad Safety Authority personnel were also present at the checkpoint. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtGardaí confirmed that proceedings have commenced in connection with the incident. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherGardaí warned that checkpoints will be carried out across Kilkenny city and county over the weekend. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherA driver was caught travelling at 81 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in dark and wet conditions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherAnother driver was caught on the Ring Road with two bald tyres. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherA third driver was caught texting while driving on the same route. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherThree further drivers were caught overtaking for more than 100 metres on hatch markings. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Oct2026Driver arrested for drug driving at Kilkenny checkpoint
Reports the arrest and that proceedings have commenced. Also mentions other road safety enforcement actions in Kilkenny over the same period, including fines for speeding, bald tyres, phone use and overtaking on hatch markings.
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