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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11866Careless driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, failing to stop for gardaí · Co. Longford

Longford driver pleads guilty to careless driving after evading gardaí

Michael Dempsey of McEoin Park, Longford, pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to careless driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence after a high-speed chase in Longford town. Judge Bernadette Owens remanded him on bail and adjourned the case to 17 February 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted5 Dec
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMichael Dempsey pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of careless driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí were on patrol in Longford town at 4.30pm when they saw a black 2010 Ford Focus. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeGardaí said the driver picked up dangerous speed and tried to evade them. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe vehicle was abandoned in the middle of the estate and later seized. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe driver did not produce his driver's licence, learner permit or insurance certificate when lawfully asked. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded Dempsey on bail with a condition that he not drive a motor vehicle. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 17 February 2026 with liberty to re-enter. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceDempsey was directed to make progress on over 180 hours of outstanding community service. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceDempsey was only eligible for 44 hours of community service because he still has 196 hours outstanding on a prior sentence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle approached a zebra crossing at high speed without seeing an elderly woman crossing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherYoung children were playing on a footpath in the estate the gardaí entered. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDempsey also pleaded guilty to separate driving offences on 15 April at Killashee Road Townparks, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Dec2025
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Speeding Longford driver tried to evade Gardaí in estate close to playing kids

    Court report on a guilty plea by Michael Dempsey. The article also covers separate driving offences he pleaded guilty to on 15 April at Killashee Road Townparks, and a community service update of 188 hours. The photo caption names Cosmin Pavalean, but the body of the article is about Dempsey, so Pavalean is not listed as a person in this case. No existing case matches this court hearing.

    convicted, Michael Dempsey, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Dempsey