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Case No. 15859Reckless driving · Co. Longford · 26 Nov 2022

Longford man given suspended sentence for reckless driving

On 26 November 2022 at around 11.45pm, Ronan Noone (33), of Ballycloughan, Carrickboy, Co Longford, crashed his car while drunk at Toneen, Moydow, Co Longford, after chasing another motorist whose car was injured along with his passenger. Noone was charged with intentionally or recklessly setting off in a chase with another car, and he pleaded guilty at Longford District Court before Judge Bernadette Owens. He was given a five-month prison sentence suspended, a €250 bond, fines and driving disqualifications, with the sentence reported on 19 September 2024. The latest report, on 9 October 2024, said he had also made a €500 donation to St Christopher's Services, Longford, and that his solicitor said he would not appeal the sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Sep
    2 reports
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Ronan Noone (33) crashed his car while drunk after chasing another motorist's vehicle.
  • The other motorist encountered a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road, and the vehicles reached over 160 km/h on a narrow country road.
  • The other motorist and his passenger, who were in the other car, were caused to fear for their safety, and the sources say the injured party was injured in the crash.
Where
The incident took place at Toneen (also given as Toonee), Moydow, County Longford.
When
The incident occurred at around 11.45pm on 26 November 2022.
Cause
Noone appeared to be intoxicated earlier that day and acknowledged he had been drinking on the night.
Investigation
CCTV footage showed Noone outside a local pub earlier in the day.
Charges
  • Noone was charged with intentionally or recklessly setting off in a chase with another car.
  • Noone pleaded guilty to recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another.
In court
Noone pleaded guilty at Longford District Court before Judge Bernadette Owens, and a victim impact statement from the two people in the other car was considered.
Sentence
  • On the endangerment charge, Noone received a five-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months (one source says suspended for five months), on his own bond of €250, and was ordered to pay €500 to St Christopher's School by 20 January 2025.
  • On the drink driving charge Noone was fined €250 and disqualified for four years, and on one dangerous driving charge he was fined €500 and disqualified for six years.
  • A second dangerous driving charge was taken into consideration.
Other details
Noone has no previous convictions, and his solicitor said he would not appeal the sentence.
25 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRonan Noone crashed his car while drunk after chasing another vehicle. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe other motorist encountered a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatNoone followed the other motorist, causing the injured party and his passenger to be in fear. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe vehicles reached over 160 km/h on a narrow country road. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Toneen, Moydow, County Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Toonee, Moydow. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 11.45pm on 26 November 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 26 November 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeNoone appeared to be intoxicated earlier that day. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeNoone acknowledged he had been drinking on the night. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage showed Noone outside a local pub earlier in the day. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeNoone was charged with intentionally or recklessly setting off in a chase with another car. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeMr Noone pleaded guilty to recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtNoone pleaded guilty at Longford District Court before Judge Bernadette Owens. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceOn the endangerment charge, Noone received a five-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceNoone was ordered to be bound on his own bond of €250 and to pay €500 to St Christopher's School by 20 January 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceOn the drink driving charge, Noone was fined €250 and disqualified for four years. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceOn one dangerous driving charge, Noone was fined €500 and disqualified for six years. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceA second dangerous driving charge was taken into consideration. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceMr Noone received a five-month sentence, suspended for five months. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe suspended sentence was on Mr Noone's own bond of €250. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherNoone has no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherA victim impact statement from the two people in the other car was considered. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMr Noone made a €500 donation to St Christopher's Services, Longford, as previously recommended by the court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMr Noone's solicitor said his client would not appeal the sentence. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 9 Oct2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man receives suspended sentence after pleading guilty to reckless driving

    Sentencing report for a case not in the existing list. Adds the plea, the location, the suspended five-month sentence, the €250 bond, the €500 charity donation and the solicitor's statement that the sentence would not be appealed.

    convicted, Ronan Noone, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ronan Noone
  2. 18 Sep2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Longford District Court: Man suffered life-threatening injuries after he chased another car

    Adds the sentencing outcome: a five-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, a €250 bond with a €500 payment to St Christopher's School, fines and disqualifications for drink driving and dangerous driving, and details of the chase and crash.

    convicted, Ronan Noone, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ronan Noonevictim