Ireland Driver who met a Garda patrol car head-on in Longford before court
On 8 October 2024 Neil O'Boyle, a 28-year-old man, was reportedly driving at around 180kph in a 100 zone when he met a Garda patrol car head on at Aughadeignan on the N4, Longford. He was stopped, arrested for dangerous driving and found to have no insurance. At Longford District Court he pleaded guilty to giving a false name, driving without insurance and dangerous driving at Moneylagan, Longford, and the case was adjourned to 17 June for finalisation. Sources differ on the outcome: one report says he was directed to complete 150 hours of community service and disqualified for four years, while the court report says the case was adjourned, with a probation bond indicated if he completes a driving course.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court28 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Officers estimated the driver was travelling at around 180kph in a 100 zone.
- The driver was on the wrong side of the road when he met a Garda patrol car head on.
- Where
- The incident took place on the N4 at Aughadeignan, Longford, where gardaí met the driver's blue Audi.
- When
- Longford Garda Station received a call about a speeding motorist on 8 October 2024.
- Investigation
- The driver was stopped and arrested for dangerous driving and was found to have no insurance.
- Charges
- The accused, Neil O'Boyle, 28, pleaded guilty to giving a false name when Garda Edward Flanagan made a lawful demand, driving without insurance and dangerous driving at Moneylagan, Longford.
- Five charges were before the court, three relating to the Longford incident and two from Roscommon.
- In court
- The accused appeared before Longford District Court, and the case was adjourned to 17 June for finalisation.
- Sentence
- One report says the driver was directed to complete 150 hours of community service and disqualified for four years.
- The judge indicated a probation bond if the driving course is completed.
- Other details
- The judge described the incident as very serious.
- The accused had received a two-year road ban at Castlebar Circuit Court in 2022 for drink driving.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOfficers estimated the driver was doing around 180kph in a 100 zone. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereA patrol car was sent to the N4 at Aughadeignan, Longford, where gardaí met the driver's blue Audi. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenLongford Garda Station received a call about a speeding motorist on 8 October 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe driver was stopped and arrested for dangerous driving and was found to have no insurance. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeAccused pleaded guilty to giving a false name, driving without insurance and dangerous driving at Moneylagan, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtAccused appeared before Longford District Court on five charges. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 17 June for finalisation. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceDriver was reported to have been directed to complete 150 hours of community service and disqualified for four years. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge indicated a probation bond if the driving course is completed. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe judge said the driver was on the wrong side of the road. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe judge described the incident as very serious. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherAccused had received a two-year road ban at Castlebar Circuit Court in 2022 for drink driving. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Mar2025Dangerous driver in Longford on wrong side of road when he met Garda patrol car
Court report on the guilty plea and adjournment. The lead paragraph says he was directed to complete 150 hours of community service and disqualified for four years, but the body says the case was adjourned for finalisation.
convicted, Neil O'Boyle, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Neil O'Boyle