Ireland Elderly Tipperary motorist fined and disqualified for drink driving
Eugene Quinlan, a 78-year-old man, is alleged to have driven drunk on 30 August 2022 at around 4.05pm, when a car mounted a footpath and collided with two vehicles at Bana (also given as Banba) Square, Nenagh, County Tipperary. He was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, a breath test showed 69mgs of alcohol per 100mls of breath, and he was charged, making no reply. He pleaded not guilty at Nenagh District Court but was convicted by Judge Elizabeth MacGrath, fined €350, disqualified from driving for two years, and bound by recognizance of €250 in his own bond. The conviction and sentence were reported on 30 November 2023, the latest development.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced30 Nov
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Eugene Quinlan, 78, is alleged to have driven while over the legal drink driving limit.
- An elderly motorist was observed mounting a footpath before colliding with two vehicles.
- A garda saw a car reverse out of a parking bay and collide with another car.
- Where
- The offence is alleged to have happened at Bana Square, Nenagh, though one article gives the location as Banba Square.
- When
- The offence is alleged to have happened on 30 August 2022 at around 4.05pm.
- Investigation
- Mr Quinlan was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
- A breath test showed 69mgs of alcohol per 100mls of breath.
- Charges
- Mr Quinlan was charged with drink driving and made no reply.
- In court
- Mr Quinlan pleaded not guilty at Nenagh District Court.
- Judge Elizabeth MacGrath convicted Mr Quinlan, finding the 20-minute observation period was carried out correctly.
- Sentence
- Mr Quinlan was fined €350 and disqualified from driving for two years.
- Recognizance was fixed in Mr Quinlan's own bond of €250.
- Other details
- Mr Quinlan denied damaging the car.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatEugene Quinlan, 78, pleaded not guilty to drink driving. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatAn elderly motorist was observed mounting a footpath before colliding with two vehicles. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatA garda saw a car reverse out of a parking bay and collide with another car. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe drink driving offence is alleged to have happened at Bana Square, Nenagh. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on 30 August 2022. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe incident happened at around 4.05pm. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationMr Quinlan was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationA breath test showed 69mgs of alcohol per 100mls of breath. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeMr Quinlan made no reply when charged with the offence. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtJudge Elizabeth MacGrath convicted Mr Quinlan, finding the 20-minute observation period was done correctly. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceMr Quinlan was fined €350 and disqualified from driving for two years. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceRecognizance was fixed in Mr Quinlan's own bond of €250. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherMr Quinlan denied damaging the car. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Nov2023Elderly Tipperary motorist who reversed into two cars found guilty of drink driving
Reports the conviction, fine and two-year driving disqualification after a not guilty plea. Describes the car mounting a footpath and reversing into two vehicles, and the breath test result.
convicted, Eugene Quinlan, 78, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eugene Quinlan