Ireland Driver convicted of drink driving at Kilkenny District Court
On 30 January 2026 at about 10.30pm, a food delivery driver travelling from Thomastown to Ballyhale in County Kilkenny saw a car with smoke coming from it at Jerpoint Abbey, and gardaí were alerted. The suspect is Alan Ryan, a man from Moyross, Limerick, whose age and nationality are not given. Garda Janet Gough attended, noted a strong smell of alcohol and an unsteady man, and arrested Ryan for drink driving after he refused a roadside breath sample, became aggressive and was brought to the ground. Ryan denied the charges, and at Kilkenny District Court he was fined €350 for failing to give a roadside breath sample. The latest development, reported on 29 April 2026, is that he was convicted of drink driving, fined €800 and disqualified from driving for three years.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced29 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A food delivery driver saw another car with smoke coming from it at Jerpoint Abbey.
- Alan Ryan became irate and aggressive and was brought to the ground and handcuffed for his own safety.
- Where
- The delivery driver was travelling from Thomastown to Ballyhale in County Kilkenny.
- When
- Gardaí received a call about the incident on 30 January 2026 at 10.30pm.
- Investigation
- Garda Janet Gough attended the scene and saw a Mercedes with damage to the front bumper.
- Garda Gough noticed a strong smell of alcohol from Alan Ryan, who was unsteady.
- A breath test at Kilkenny Garda Station gave a result of 70mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath.
- Other details
- Alan Ryan refused to give a breath sample and used bad language.
- Alan Ryan's solicitor said his client drove into a flood.
- Charges
- Alan Ryan was arrested for drink driving.
- Alan Ryan denied the charges.
- In court
- The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court.
- Sentence
- For failing to give a roadside breath sample, Alan Ryan was fined €350.
- Alan Ryan was convicted of drink driving, fined €800 and disqualified from driving for three years.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe delivery driver saw another car with smoke coming from it at Jerpoint Abbey. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatGarda Gough noticed a strong smell of alcohol from Mr Ryan, who was unsteady. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatMr Ryan became irate and aggressive and had to be brought to the ground for his own safety. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe driver was travelling from Thomastown to Ballyhale. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenGardaí received a call from a food delivery driver on 30 January 2026 at 10.30pm. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationGarda Janet Gough attended the scene and saw a Mercedes with damage to the front bumper. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationA breath test at Kilkenny Garda Station gave a result of 70mcg of alcohol per 100mls of breath. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeMr Ryan was arrested for drink driving. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeMr Ryan denied the charges. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceFor failing to give a roadside breath sample, Mr Ryan was fined €350. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceMr Ryan was convicted of drink driving, fined €800 and disqualified for three years. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherMr Ryan refused to give a breath sample and kept using bad language. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherMr Ryan's solicitor said his client drove into a flood. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Apr2026Belligerent, irate driver told Kilkenny Gardaí to ‘f*** off’ and refused to do roadside breath test
Reports the court outcome for Alan Ryan: conviction for drink driving, a €800 fine, a three-year disqualification, and a €350 fine for refusing a roadside breath test. Gives the garda account of the arrest and the breath test result of 70mcg.
convicted, Alan Ryan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Ryan