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Case No. 8330Dangerous driving · Co. Limerick · 2 Aug 2026

Gardaí pursue speeding car in Limerick city in early hours

Gardaí in Limerick pursued a speeding car in the early hours of Sunday 2 August 2026 on the southside of Limerick city, after reports of dangerous driving on Childers Road shortly after 3.15am. Up to four garda vehicles took part in the chase, and a video of the car on the John Carew Park Link Road towards Childers Road was widely shared on social media. The driver has not been identified, and no arrest, suspect or charge has been reported. Enquiries are ongoing as of the Limerick Leader report published on 2 August 2026.

  1. Reported2 Aug
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  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí pursued a speeding car in Limerick city in the early hours of Sunday 2 August 2026.
  • The case concerns dangerous driving.
Where
  • The chase took place on the southside of Limerick city.
  • A video shows the car travelling on the John Carew Park Link Road towards Childers Road.
When
Gardaí responded to reports of dangerous driving on Childers Road shortly after 3.15am.
Cause
The pursuit followed reports of dangerous driving on Childers Road.
Other details
  • Up to four garda vehicles were involved in the chase.
  • A video of the chase was widely shared on social media.
  • The Limerick Leader published its report on 2 August 2026, based on the shared video and a garda spokesperson statement.
Investigation
Enquiries are ongoing.
Charges
No arrest, suspect or charge has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí pursued a speeding car. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA video shows the car travelling on the John Carew Park Link Road towards Childers Road. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe chase took place on the southside of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí responded to reports of dangerous driving on Childers Road, Limerick city, shortly after 3.15am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe pursuit took place in the early hours of Sunday 2 August 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherUp to four garda vehicles were involved in the chase. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Aug2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai in Limerick pursue speeding vehicle in early hours of morning

    Report of a garda pursuit of a speeding car on Childers Road, based on a shared video and a garda spokesperson statement. No arrest, suspect or charge is reported.

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