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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3891Dangerous driving · Co. Cork · 27 Oct 2025

Joshua Allen, 26, appears in court on dangerous driving charge in Shanagarry, Co Cork

Joshua Allen, 26, son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen, appeared before Midleton District Court on 5 February 2026 on a charge of dangerous driving allegedly committed on the R629 in Shanagarry, Co Cork, on 27 October 2025. The case was adjourned until 14 May 2026 for DPP directions and he was remanded on bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJoshua Allen is 26 years old and the son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen (irishtimes.com)
  • whereJoshua Allen's address is Ballinamona, Shanagarry, Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence occurred in the townland of Monagunna on the R629 road in Shanagarry, Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 27 October 2025 (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA file on the case was being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe file was expected to be completed in less than a month (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeJoshua Allen was charged with dangerous driving (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe faces a single count of dangerous driving (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe charge is driving in such a manner, considering speed and other factors, as to be a danger to himself and the public (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJoshua Allen appeared before Midleton District Court in Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 14 May 2026 for DPP directions (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJoshua Allen was remanded on bail (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence solicitor Don Ryan consented to the adjournment application by gardaí (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Feb2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Joshua Allen appears in court on dangerous driving charge

    First court appearance; file being prepared for DPP; case adjourned to 14 May 2026; remanded on bail.

    accused, Joshua Allen, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Allen