Thursday 5 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 30899Driving a vehicle at a member of An Garda Síochána (substantial risk of death or serious harm) · Co. Limerick · 27 Oct 2022

Limerick man pleads guilty to driving car at garda

On 27 October 2022, Roger Ryan, 43, of Fairhill, Rathkeale, County Limerick, drove his car at a marked garda patrol vehicle, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to a member of An Garda Síochána. He was charged in relation to the incident and appeared before the Circuit Court on 5 November 2026, where he pleaded guilty. Judge Mary Morrissey remanded Ryan in custody pending sentencing, which is scheduled for 17 November 2026. The injured garda is to be canvassed for a victim impact statement.

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

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What happened
The defendant drove his car at a marked garda patrol vehicle, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to a member of An Garda Síochána.
Where
The offence took place at or near Fairhill in Rathkeale, County Limerick.
When
The incident occurred on 27 October 2022.
Charges
Ryan was charged with driving a vehicle at a member of An Garda Síochána creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm.
In court
Ryan pleaded guilty before Judge Mary Morrissey at the Circuit Court on 5 November 2026.
Sentence
Sentence is scheduled for 17 November 2026.
Other details
  • Ryan is in custody on the matter.
  • His barrister requested a report be prepared by the governor of Limerick Prison.
  • The injured garda is to be canvassed for a victim impact statement.
  • The exact time of the incident is not yet known.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant drove his car at a marked garda patrol vehicle. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe conduct created a substantial risk of death or serious harm to a member of An Garda Síochána. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at or near Fairhill in Rathkeale. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 27 October 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Morrissey remanded Ryan in custody on the same terms. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtSentence is scheduled for 17 November 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe exact time of the incident is not yet known. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHis barrister requested a report be prepared by the governor of Limerick Prison. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured garda will be canvassed for a victim impact statement. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is in custody on the matter. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man pleads guilty to driving his car at a member of An Garda Siochana

    Plea of guilty entered at Circuit Court; defendant remanded in custody pending sentencing on 17 November 2026.

    accused, Roger Ryan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Roger Ryanvictim