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Case No. 13292Drug driving · Co. Donegal · 3 Sep 2022

Letterkenny man convicted of drug-driving after uninsured car flagged

Ryan McGranaghan, 28, of Letterkenny, was convicted of drug-driving at Letterkenny District Court after gardaí stopped his uninsured car. He was fined €250 and disqualified from driving for one year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced3 Jul
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMcGranaghan was caught by gardaí after his car flagged on the Garda Active Mobility app as being uninsured. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe garda observed the vehicle at Pluck, Manorcunningham. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereGardaí signalled for the car to stop at Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe garda was on patrol on 3 September 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAfter a check, the garda found the vehicle to be uninsured. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe garda detected a smell he believed was cannabis coming from the vehicle. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationMcGranaghan was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station, where a nurse took a blood sample. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe blood sample was negative for alcohol but showed cannabis. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeA Letterkenny man was put off the road after being convicted of drug-driving. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge accepted that the facts were proven. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted McGranaghan and fined him €250. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceMcGranaghan was disqualified from driving for one year. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMcGranaghan appeared very nervous when the garda spoke to him. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMcGranaghan has previous convictions for driving without insurance and non-display of an insurance disc. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jul2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Letterkenny drug-driver caught after uninsured car flagged on Garda app

    Reports the conviction, fine and driving disqualification of Ryan McGranaghan. The stop took place on 3 September 2022, and the article was published in July 2025.

    convicted, Ryan McGranaghan, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan McGranaghan