Saturday 31 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. 19772Drink driving · Co. Donegal

Driver banned for three years after drink-driving in Letterkenny

Edward Gough, 22, of Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny, was involved in an incident at Long Lane on January 31st, when he sped away from gardaí. Gardaí later approached him, suspected he had consumed alcohol, and took him to Letterkenny Garda Station, where a breath test showed 69mgs of alcohol per 100mls of breath. He was found guilty of drink-driving at Letterkenny District Court, and the case was reported on September 21st, 2023. The latest development is his sentence: a €250 fine, five months to pay it, and a three-year driving ban.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Sep
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Edward Gough, 22, was found guilty of drink-driving.
Where
The incident took place at Long Lane, Letterkenny, and the case was heard at Letterkenny District Court.
When
The incident took place on January 31st; the year is not stated in the sources.
Other details
  • The driver sped away from gardaí who were on patrol.
  • Gough had no previous convictions, according to his solicitor.
Investigation
  • Gardaí later approached the man and suspected he had consumed alcohol.
  • Gough was identified as a man of Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny, and was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station.
  • A breath test reading showed 69mgs of alcohol per 100mls of breath.
In court
Gough appeared at Letterkenny District Court, and the case was reported on September 21st, 2023.
Sentence
  • Gough was fined €250 and allowed five months to pay the fine.
  • Gough was banned from driving for three years.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place at Long Lane on January 31st. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí approached the man later and suspected he had consumed alcohol. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe man was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA breath test reading was 69mgs of alcohol per 100mls of breath. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeEdward Gough was found guilty of drink-driving. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceGough was fined €250. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceGough was banned from driving for three years. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceGough was allowed five months to pay the fine. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe driver sped away from gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGough had no previous convictions, according to his solicitor. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2023
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Ban for drink-driver who sped away from Gardai

    Court report on the sentencing of Edward Gough. The article refers to the incident as January 31st last and does not state the year.

    convicted, Edward Gough, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Edward Gough