Ireland Longford man given suspended sentence for driving while disqualified
On 13 October 2025 a garda observed a black BMW being driven at Rathcronan, Granard, Co Longford, at 8.50am. Gardaí found the driver, Vytautas Siaulys (50) of Edgeworthstown, was disqualified for 10 years, and arrested and charged him with driving while disqualified and having no insurance or driving licence. He pleaded guilty at Longford District Court, where he was given a three-month prison sentence suspended for two years, ordered to keep the peace for two years, and disqualified from driving for six years. The sentencing was reported on 27 May 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced27 May
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The driver was allegedly driving while disqualified for 10 years, with no insurance and no driving licence.
- Where
- The offences took place in Granard, Co Longford, and the car was seen at Rathcronan, Granard.
- When
- The offences took place on 13 October 2025, when a garda observed the car at 8.50am.
- Investigation
- Gardaí found the driver was disqualified for 10 years and then arrested him.
- Charges
- He was charged with driving while disqualified and with having no insurance or driving licence.
- He pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to driving while disqualified and to having no insurance or driving licence.
- In court
- The case was heard at Longford District Court, and the sentencing was reported on 27 May 2026.
- Sentence
- He was given a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
- He was ordered to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for two years and was disqualified from driving for six years.
- Other details
- The insurance displayed on the car had expired in January 2025.
- He had completed a Pro Social driving course in February.
- Probation Services assessed him as a moderate risk of reoffending.
- He is listed as Vytautas Siaulys, 50, of 51 Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe offences took place in Granard. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereA garda observed a black BMW being driven at Rathcronan, Granard, at 8.50am. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offences took place on 13 October 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí found the driver was disqualified for 10 years and then arrested and charged him. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and to having no insurance or driving licence. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge ordered him to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for two years and disqualified him from driving for six years. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe insurance displayed on the car had expired in January 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe had completed a Pro Social driving course in February. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherProbation Services assessed him as a moderate risk of reoffending. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
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Court report of the sentencing at Longford District Court. Adds the guilty plea, the three-month suspended sentence, the six-year disqualification and mitigation details, and the background of the garda stop in Granard.
convicted, Vytautas Siaulys, 50, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Vytautas Siaulys