Ireland Case No. 0278Assault on garda, dangerous driving, intoxicated driving, possession of controlled drugs, possession of knife, failing to stop at checkpoint, resisting garda · Co. Cork · 27 Oct 2025
Joshua Allen remanded on bail over garda assault charges in Cork
Joshua Allen, 26, a man and son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen, is charged with nine offences allegedly committed on 27 October 2025 in the Shanagarry area of Co Cork, including assaulting two gardaí, dangerous driving, intoxicated driving, failing to stop at a checkpoint, possession of ketamine, and possession of a knife. He first appeared at Midleton District Court on 20 November 2025 on a single dangerous driving charge, and the case was adjourned to 5 February 2026, then to 14 May 2026 for DPP directions, and again to 17 September 2026 due to a legal aid strike. On 17 September 2026, Allen was remanded on bail until 8 October 2026 to enter a signed plea or request a book of evidence.
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- In court20 Nov
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- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Joshua Allen is charged with nine offences including assaulting two gardaí, dangerous driving, intoxicated driving, failing to stop at a checkpoint, possession of ketamine, and possession of a knife.
- Where
- The offences allegedly occurred in the townland of Monagurra (also spelled Monagunna) on the R629 and R632 roads in Shanagarry, Co Cork.
- When
- The offences were allegedly carried out on 27 October 2025.
- Other details
- Allen is a 26-year-old man, former MMA fighter, and son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen, of Ballinamona, Shanagarry, Co Cork.
- Charges
- Allen faces a single count of dangerous driving under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, alleging he drove in such a manner as to be a danger to himself and the public.
- He is also charged with assaulting two gardaí, driving at a garda at speed forcing evasive action, driving with cocaine and cannabis in his system, failing to stop at a Garda checkpoint, unlawful possession of ketamine, and possession of a knife with a sharply pointed blade.
- In court
- Allen first appeared at Midleton District Court on 20 November 2025 on the dangerous driving charge, and the case was adjourned to 5 February 2026.
- On 5 February 2026, the case was adjourned to 14 May 2026 for DPP directions, and Allen was remanded on bail.
- In July 2026, the case was adjourned to 17 September 2026 because solicitors were withdrawing services over a new criminal legal aid payment system.
- On 17 September 2026, Allen was remanded on bail until 8 October 2026 to enter a signed plea or request a book of evidence.
- Investigation
- A file on the case was being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
53 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJoshua Allen has been charged with a single count of dangerous driving. (thejournal.ie)
- whatJoshua Allen has been charged with dangerous driving. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatJoshua Allen is 26 years old and the son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen (irishtimes.com)
- whatJoshua Allen is charged with assaulting two gardaí, driving at a garda at speed, dangerous driving and driving intoxicated (irishtimes.com)
- whatAllen was also previously charged with failing to stop at a Garda checkpoint, unlawful possession of ketamine and possession of a knife (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe first charge alleges he failed to stop at a Garda checkpoint on the R629 at Monagurra, Shanagarry, and drove at a garda at speed forcing evasive action (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe third charge alleges he drove with cocaine and cannabis in his system at the R632 in Shanagarry South (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe sixth charge alleges Allen had a knife with a sharply pointed blade at Shanagarry South (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe eighth charge is of assault causing harm to a garda at Shanagarry South (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident happened in the townland of Monagurra, Co Cork. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe alleged offence occurred in the townland of Monagunna on the R629 road in Shanagarry, Co Cork. (corkbeo.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whereJoshua Allen's address is Ballinamona, Shanagarry, Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe offences were allegedly carried out in the Shanagarry area of Co Cork. (thejournal.ie)
- whereAllen appeared before Midleton District Court in Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident happened on 27 October 2025. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence occurred on 27 October 2025. (corkbeo.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whenThe offences were allegedly carried out on 27 October 2025. (thejournal.ie)
- whenAll offences were allegedly carried out on 27 October 2025 in the Shanagarry area of Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- investigationCertificates of arrest, charge and caution were submitted by the arresting garda, who was not in court. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe completed file will be forwarded for directions on further charges. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe file is to be sent to the DPP for instructions. (corkbeo.ie)
- 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)
- chargeAllen is charged with dangerous driving under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeHe faces a single count of dangerous driving under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act. (corkbeo.ie)
- 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)
- chargeAllen faces nine charges. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeCharges include assaulting two gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeAllen is also charged with dangerous driving, driving intoxicated, unlawful possession of ketamine and possession of a knife. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeIt is alleged Allen failed to stop at a garda checkpoint and drove at a garda at speed. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeIt is alleged Allen drove with cocaine and cannabis in his system. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeAllen is charged with assault causing harm to a garda. (thejournal.ie)
- courtAllen appeared briefly at Midleton District Court on the morning of the report. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe court was asked to adjourn the case to 5 February 2026. (thejournal.ie)
- courtAllen's solicitor consented to the adjournment and had no other applications. (thejournal.ie)
- courtA certificate of arrest, charge and caution was handed in to Midleton District Court. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtThe defence solicitor said his client consented to an adjournment. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtJudge Colm Roberts adjourned the case for hearing on 5 February 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
- 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)
- courtAllen appeared before Midleton District Court to enter a plea or request a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
- courtAllen asked Judge Colm Roberts for an adjournment, which the judge granted. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned until 17 September because solicitors are withdrawing services in protest over a new criminal legal aid payment system. (thejournal.ie)
- courtAllen was remanded on bail pending his next court appearance. (thejournal.ie)
- courtDefence solicitor Don Ryan applied for an adjournment until 8 October (irishtimes.com)
- courtAllen was remanded on bail until 8 October to enter a signed plea or request a book of evidence (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge marked the case as peremptory against the defendant (irishtimes.com)
- courtAllen was last before the court in July and was granted an adjournment because he was without legal representation arising from the legal aid strike (irishtimes.com)
- otherAllen is the son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Sep2026Joshua Allen given time to decide on charges including alleged garda assaults
Reports Allen's court appearance where he was remanded on bail until 8 October 2026; details all nine charges and the adjournment history including a previous appearance in July and the case first coming before court in November 2025.
accused, Joshua Allen, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Allen - 1 Jul2026Joshua Allen faces charges of assaulting two gardaí
Court appearance at Midleton District Court; nine charges listed; case adjourned to 17 September because solicitors are withdrawing services over a new criminal legal aid payment system; accused remanded on bail.
accused, Joshua Allen, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Allen - 5 Feb2026Joshua 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 - 20 Nov2025Joshua Allen charged with dangerous driving at Cork court
First report of the charge at Midleton District Court on 20 November 2025, with the case adjourned to 5 February 2026.
accused, Joshua Allen, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Allen - 20 Nov2025MMA fighter Joshua Allen appears in court charged with dangerous driving
Reports the first court appearance at Midleton District Court on 20 November 2025, the single dangerous driving charge under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, and the adjournment to 5 February 2026. A file is being prepared that may lead to further charges.
accused, Joshua Allen, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joshua Allen