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Case No. 22405Driving without due care and attention · Co. Limerick · 17 Jan 2021

Driver fined €300 for undertaking garda inspector near Coonagh Roundabout, Limerick

Michael Connors, 26, of Clondrinagh Halting Site, Ennis Road, pleaded guilty at Kilmallock Court to driving without due care and attention after undertaking a garda inspector on the inside lane at speed near Coonagh Roundabout, Limerick, on 17 January 2021. Judge Marie Keane fined him €300.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Feb
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Key facts

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  • whatMichael Connors, aged 26, of Clondrinagh Halting Site, Ennis Road, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant undertook the garda inspector on the inside lane at speed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the vicinity of Coonagh Roundabout, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 17 January 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilmallock Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Marie Keane fined Mr Connors €300. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe garda inspector was driving his personal car at the time. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMr Connors has 36 previous convictions including seven for theft, nine for criminal damage, burglary, speeding, trespassing and possession of an article. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherInspector Gearoid Thompson was prosecuting. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherSolicitor Con Barry represented the defendant and said he wished to apologise. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Driver fined after undercutting garda inspector on busy Limerick road

    Records the sentencing at Kilmallock Court, the specific manoeuvre (undertaking on the inside lane at speed), the victim (a garda inspector in his personal car), and the defendant's 36 previous convictions.

    suspect, Michael Connors, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Connorsvictim, male