Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11438Dangerous driving · Co. Limerick

Limerick teenager charged over reckless driving on rural road

A teenager was brought before Newcastle District Court charged with reckless driving at up to 140 km/h in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, in January 2026. The case was adjourned to April 16 for a pre-sanction Probation Report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA teenager was brought before Newcastle District Court for reckless driving. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe teenager forced another car to suddenly stop. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe teenager reached a maximum speed of 140 km/h. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe teenager was driving a BMW at speed in Newcastle West. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenOn another date in January the teenager reached 78 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on a busy road in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda pursued the teenager. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe garda arrested the teenager and took him to a garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager was also found to be driving without insurance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a pre-sanction Probation Report and adjourned the case to April 16. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge described the driving as absolutely reckless. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jan2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick teenager charged for ‘absolutely reckless driving’ on rural road

    Reports the court appearance of a teenager charged over reckless driving at up to 140 km/h in Newcastle West, a second driving incident at 78 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, driving without insurance, and an adjournment for a Probation Report.

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