Ireland Former teacher remanded on bail over Portlaoise hit and run
On April 16 at the LOETB College on Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Jane Doherty (41), a former teacher from Knockanina, Mountrath, struck another car as she left the college car park and drove off, according to gardaí. She pleaded guilty to hit-and-run offences, including failing to remain at the scene, failing to stop, failing to report and failure to offer assistance. At Portlaoise District Court she was remanded on continuing bail, and the judge adjourned the case to clarify whether the other driver was injured. The latest development is that the case is set to be finalised on 24 September, and Doherty has undertaken to have €821.74 in damages in court at the next sitting.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court22 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jane Doherty, 41, pleaded guilty to hit-and-run offences.
- Where
- The incident happened at the LOETB College, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
- When
- The incident took place on April 16; the sources do not state the year.
- Cause
- Doherty struck another car as she exited the college car park, then failed to remain at the scene and drove off.
- Charges
- Doherty pleaded guilty to failing to remain at the scene, failing to stop, failing to report and failure to offer assistance.
- In court
- Doherty was remanded on continuing bail at Portlaoise District Court.
- The judge adjourned the case to clarify whether the other driver was injured, and no physical injuries were mentioned in the collision.
- The judge said he would finalise the case on September 24.
- The injured party said in a statement that she had not been in her car at the time of the collision.
- Other details
- Damage of €821.74 was caused to the other car, and Doherty undertook to have the money in court at the next sitting.
- Doherty was a teacher at the time and had been suspended.
- The defence said Doherty had difficulties with alcohol and has since moved to another county.
- The defendant has no previous convictions and had insurance at the time of the collision.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJane Doherty pleaded guilty to hit-and-run offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at the LOETB College on Mountrath Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeDoherty struck another car as she exited the college car park, then failed to remain at the scene and drove off. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtDoherty was remanded on continuing bail at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case to clarify whether the other driver was injured. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge said he would finalise the case on September 24. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant has no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherDamage of €821.74 was caused to the other car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant undertook to have the damage money in court at the next sitting. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherDoherty was a teacher at the time and had been suspended. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherDoherty had difficulties with alcohol and has since moved to another county. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherDoherty had insurance at the time of the collision. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherNo physical injuries were mentioned in the collision. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe injured party said in a statement that she had not been in her car at the time of the collision. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Sep2026Former teacher remanded on bail over Portlaoise hit and run
Reports the guilty plea, bail remand, the prosecution account, the defence account of the teacher's suspension and alcohol difficulties, and the judge's adjournment to 24 September for clarification of any injury.
accused, Jane Doherty, 41, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jane Doherty