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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11767Careless driving (refusing to stop for gardaí) · Co. Limerick

Limerick farmer fined for careless driving after refusing to stop for gardaí

Peter O’Mahony, 30, of Kilmallock was convicted of careless driving at Kilmallock District Court after refusing to stop his tractor for gardaí on 21 October. He was fined €500 and was not disqualified from driving.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Dec
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA farmer refused to stop his tractor for gardaí while driving through a town. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe farmer had an address at Glenfield house, Kilmallock. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 21 October. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was convicted of careless driving under section 52 of the road traffic act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilmallock District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €500, with three months to pay. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge did not impose a disqualification. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Dec2025
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Tractor trouble: Limerick farmer with 'bit of an attitude' refused to stop for gardaí

    Court report of the sentencing. The article gives the incident date only as 21 October, with no year.

    convicted, Peter O'Mahony, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Peter O'Mahony