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Case No. 22346Dangerous driving; endangerment; failing to remain at the scene of a collision · Co. Limerick · 4 Apr 2021

John O'Mahony pleads guilty to dangerous driving and endangerment after high-speed garda pursuit from Cork to Limerick

John O'Mahony, 29, of Millstreet, County Cork, pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Court to two counts of endangerment, 10 counts of dangerous driving, and failing to remain at the scene of a collision after a high-speed pursuit from Kanturk to the Raheen Industrial Estate, Limerick, on 4 April 2021, during which he had consumed magic mushrooms. Sentencing was adjourned for the judge to read reports.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatO'Mahony drove through Patrickswell at 100km/h while there were pedestrians on footpaths and other vehicles in the village. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeO'Mahony had taken magic mushrooms, believing it would help with his depression. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said it was an absolute miracle there were no injuries including to the defendant. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtSentencing was adjourned to enable the judge to read a number of reports. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherO'Mahony was going to Shannon Airport. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherO'Mahony suffered with severe depression and had seen his GP and a psychotherapist. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Feb2023
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    High speed garda pursuit involving man who’d taken ‘magic mushrooms’

    Reports the sentencing hearing at Limerick Circuit Court where O'Mahony pleaded guilty; the judge called it one of the most appalling cases of endangerment and dangerous driving he had come across and adjourned sentencing to read reports.

    accused, John O'Mahony, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Mahony