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Case No. 14981Driving without insurance · Co. Kilkenny · 8 Aug 2023

Kilkenny man given five-month sentence and ten-year driving ban for no insurance

John O'Reilly, a 24-year-old man, was convicted at Pennefeather Way, Kilkenny, of having no insurance and no driving licence, with the offences dated 8 August 2023. Gardaí stopped him while he was disqualified from driving. Judge Geraldine Carthy at Kilkenny District Court imposed a five-month prison sentence and a ten-year driving disqualification, as reported on 10 January 2025. Recognisances were fixed in case of an appeal on the road traffic matters, and he is currently serving a prison sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
John O'Reilly was convicted of having no insurance and no driving licence.
Where
The offences took place at Pennefeather Way, Kilkenny.
When
The offences were dated 8 August 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí observed him driving and stopped him, knowing he was disqualified from driving.
In court
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted him at Kilkenny District Court.
Sentence
  • He was sentenced to five months in prison.
  • He was disqualified from driving for ten years.
Other details
  • He has 43 previous convictions, including 12 for no insurance.
  • His barrister said he is a 24-year-old married father-of-one.
  • He is currently serving a prison sentence.
  • Recognisances were fixed in case of an appeal on the road traffic matters.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences took place at Pennefeather Way, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe defendant was convicted of no insurance and no driving licence, with the date given as August 8, 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí observed the defendant driving and stopped him, knowing he was disqualified from driving. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe sentence was handed down at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy convicted the defendant of no insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was sentenced to five months in prison. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was disqualified from driving for ten years. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has 43 previous convictions, including 12 for no insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is currently serving a prison sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defendant's barrister said he is a 24-year-old married father-of-one. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherRecognisances were fixed in case of an appeal on the road traffic matters. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2025
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Ten-year driving ban handed down to repeat offender at Kilkenny Court

    Reports the court outcome: a five-month prison sentence and a ten-year driving disqualification, after gardaí stopped the defendant while he was disqualified. Notes his 43 previous convictions, including 12 for no insurance, and that an appeal recognisance was fixed.

    convicted, John O'Reilly, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Reilly