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Case No. 14828Driving without insurance · Co. Offaly · 9 Jun 2024

Edenderry man fined €500 for driving tractor without insurance

Alan Kerrigan, 59, of Edenderry, Co Offaly, was stopped while driving a Zetor tractor at 6.05pm on 9 June 2024, and Garda Niall Eogan told the court there was no tax or insurance on it. Kerrigan was prosecuted for driving without insurance and appeared before Tullamore District Court on 15 January 2025, his 59th birthday, where his solicitor said he had made a bad decision because his car had broken down and he found walking difficult after earlier leg damage. The latest development is that Judge Andrew Cody fined him €500.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced23 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Alan Kerrigan, 59, was stopped while driving a Zetor tractor.
Where
Kerrigan is from Edenderry, Co Offaly.
When
The stop took place at 6.05pm on 9 June 2024.
Investigation
Garda Niall Eogan told the court that there was no tax or insurance on the tractor.
Cause
The driver said he had been going to the shop on the tractor.
Charges
Kerrigan was prosecuted for driving without insurance.
In court
Kerrigan appeared before Tullamore District Court on 15 January 2025, his 59th birthday, with solicitor Marc Bairead acting for him.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody fined Kerrigan €500.
Other details
  • Insurance for the tractor was obtained two days after the stop.
  • His solicitor said Kerrigan had made a bad decision on the day.
  • His main car had broken down, and he found walking very difficult because of earlier leg damage, so he drove the tractor instead.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereAlan Kerrigan is from Edenderry, Co Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereKerrigan was stopped while driving a Zetor tractor. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenKerrigan was stopped at 6.05pm on June 9 of the previous year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeKerrigan was prosecuted for driving without insurance. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtKerrigan appeared before Tullamore District Court on his 59th birthday. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceKerrigan was fined €500. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThere was no tax or insurance on the tractor. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe driver said he had been going to the shop on the tractor. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherInsurance for the tractor was obtained two days later. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said Kerrigan had made a bad decision on the day. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis main car was broken down, and he found walking very difficult because of earlier leg damage, so he drove the tractor instead. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Court appearance on his birthday for tractor driver in Offaly

    Reports the €500 fine, the court appearance on his 59th birthday and the solicitor's account of why he drove the tractor.

    convicted, Alan Kerrigan, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Kerrigan